Jaissle starts with win but not planning to 'smash locker room'
It was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried away.
Matthias Jaissle made his debut as Newcastle United's head coach with a 2-1 victory over Valencia in a pre-season friendly. The new coach expressed that his team will not celebrate their win just yet, as there is still work to be done. Following Filip Ugrinic's early goal, Newcastle fought back and ultimately secured the win. Anthony Elanga, who was stretchered off after receiving a red card for a harsh tackle on Jose Gaya, showed resilience despite a potential injury scare.
Strikers Yoane Wissa and Bazoumana Toure, along with substitutes Bazoumana Toure and Sean Steur, impressed in the match, which highlighted Jaissle's focus on developing young talent. The coach emphasized that time is crucial as Newcastle aims to build a strong team. He also acknowledged the need for additional experience, particularly in midfield, and hinted at further changes ahead.
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