Newcastle players - old and new - showing Jaissle grit and spirit
There were early glimpses of just what Matthias Jaissle's side could be against Liverpool - the intensity, the balls in behind, the grit, spirit and the work-rate. Few embodied those qualities quite like new arrival Amar Dedic, who only completed his £30m move from Benfica on Tuesday, but what was just as striking was the performances of one or two of last summer's signings following difficult…
Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle United displayed the intensity, determination, and work-rate needed to compete against Liverpool. New signing Amar Dedic, who joined from Benfica for £30m on Tuesday, exemplified these qualities. So too did some of the players who arrived last summer after a challenging first season on Tyneside. Anthony Elanga opened the scoring with a well-placed shot in the bottom corner, while Yoane Wissa, who set up substitute Joe Willock's second goal, showed a growing confidence under the new manager.
Wissa, who won more duels than any other Newcastle player that day (11), explained that Jaissle expects him to be a leader, winning balls, and ensuring everyone pushes forward. Despite a tendency to drop points from winning positions (27 last season), the team displayed unity and a fighting spirit, something Jaissle praised highly.
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