Newcastle struggle after selling star players, Jaissle admits
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 19 Oct, 07:31 · Archive
Newcastle United lost to Aston Villa after selling three key players for £244m in the summer.
Newcastle United were defeated by Aston Villa in a match that saw manager Matthias Jaissle resort to playing defender Dan Burn as a makeshift striker in a desperate attempt to rescue an equaliser. The performance prompted criticism of Jaissle's tactical approach.
Jaissle acknowledged after the match that he had anticipated the challenge facing Newcastle following the summer sale of Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, which generated £244m for the club. Newcastle used the funds to sign younger players from across Europe, including Bazoumana Toure, Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Aladji Bamba and Sean Steur. The manager said: 'It was something we were all aware of. When we joined, the first big names had already left the club, and afterwards, big names left. We knew it would come.'
The loss to Aston Villa followed a defeat against Coventry. Jaissle acknowledged the team lacked leaders and experience in the final third, with midfield gaps reflecting what Newcastle had lost. He admitted the brave approach to signing new talents would be more challenging but stated this was not an excuse.
How it is being reported
- Ross Wilson has already given Matthias Jaissle verdict amid Newcastle United warning signsMatthias Jaissle has only had seven league games in charge of Newcastle and will need 'bravery' to get through a sticky patchChronicleLive · 19 Oct, 07:40
- The £244m Newcastle United problem Matthias Jaissle admits he knew was lurking in backgroundThe German head coach admits he was braced for the day that Newcastle's decision to sell their best players would come back to haunt themChronicleLive · 19 Oct, 07:00
- ‘Ask the manager’ - First Newcastle United player comments on Matthias Jaissle tacticsMatthias Jaissle came under fire at the full-time whistle for his Newcastle United tactics against Aston Villa.Shields Gazette · 19 Oct, 06:00
- Matthias Jaissle bizarre response when asked about playing Dan Burn up front for Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United played Dan Burn as a makeshift striker in a desperate attempt to rescue an equaliser against Aston Villa.Shields Gazette · 18 Oct, 10:00
In this story: Newcastle United · Aston Villa · Matthias Jaissle · Dan Burn · Anthony Gordon · Sandro Tonali · Bruno Guimaraes
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