Newcastle boss Jaissle says Fernandez-Pardo just needs a goal

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle is confident that new £51 million signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo, the 21-year-old Belgian forward, just needs a goal to kick-start his career at the club. Despite the £67.5 million summer transfer from Lille, the young Belgian has yet to score in his first few appearances for Newcastle, missing several chances during a 4-1 defeat to Coventry in the Premier League on Monday.

Jaissle believes that a goal could transform Fernandez-Pardo's fortunes, with the club's next fixture being a home game against Aston Villa on Saturday. He acknowledged that young players need time to adapt to the Premier League, explaining that he is being patient with the extent of his patience, Jaissle stated that he is pleased to see Fernandez-Pardo in situations where he is creating chances and adhering to the team's principles.

Jaissle is convinced that the talented youngster has immense potential, and he is confident that it is only a matter of time before he begins scoring regularly. The manager also pointed out that the recent defeats to Newcastle, including a 4-1 loss to Cardiff, were primarily due to individual errors rather than any flaws in his tactical approach.