Everton v Newcastle: Jaissle to 'go all in' on League Cup as Magpies adjust to life after Howe
A little over six months ago, Matthias Jaissle was basking in the glory of guiding Al Ahli to a second consecutive AFC Champions League crown in front of ecstatic fans at Jeddah's King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Only four other clubs had achieved the feat in the tournament's history, the last of which had been Ahli's Saudi Pro League rivals Al Ittihad back in 2004 and 2005. The German coach's…
Matthias Jaissle, the newly appointed Newcastle United coach, is planning to field his strongest team for the upcoming League Cup match against Everton. Jaissle, who previously guided Al Ahli to two consecutive AFC Champions League titles, recently took over the reins at Newcastle after Eddie Howe's departure. The Magpies have struggled in their early season form, suffering from injuries to key players such as Dan Burn, Joelinton, and Anthony Elanga.
Jaissle acknowledged that the team still needs time to gel, noting that they haven't had the opportunity to train together effectively due to injuries and national team commitments. Despite these challenges, Jaissle is confident that the support from the 8,000 traveling fans will help bolster the team's morale. The League Cup, a competition with a rich history at Newcastle United, holds particular significance for Jaissle, and he is committed to giving his best effort on the pitch.
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