Newcastle appoint Jaissle - what should fans expect?

Newcastle United has appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, 38-year-old German manager who has never coached in the Premier League. Jaissle's appointment carries an element of risk, as he follows Eddie Howe, the club's previous head coach. Jaissle's first competitive game will be against Liverpool on Sunday, August 23rd.

Jaissle, who had success in Saudi Arabia and Austria with Al-Ahli and Red Bull Salzburg respectively, expressed his excitement about the opportunity to lead Newcastle. He emphasized his commitment to developing players and outperforming clubs with bigger wage bills. The new manager will rely on experienced heads such as Dan Burn and Fabian Schar in the dressing room, as the squad's average age has dropped significantly this summer.

Jaissle has built a strong team around him, drawing inspiration from his successes at Al-Ahli and Red Bull Salzburg, where he won back-to-back Asian Champions League titles. He uses a high-pressing 4-4-2 formation, which should align well with the Red Bull style of pressing and align with Newcastle's defensive tactics.