What are the key issues and how can Jaissle fix them?
Can they turn the tide? Newcastle sit dead last for shots allowed and expected goals, a glaring alarm for Jaissle.
It’s still early, and his staff arrived late over summer, so unless things improve the Magpies face a tough campaign.
Jaissle preaches a vertical game that could work anywhere, yet the Premier League punishes mistakes. He seems to force square pegs into round holes without the right personnel.
Wissa has drifted from No 10 to a makeshift No 8 against Aston Villa, Willock has been dropped to a defensive‑mid role, and new £51 m signing Mathías Fernández‑Pardo has mostly featured as a No 9.
All three are out of position, and the results show it. Midfield is overrun, defence exposed – a pragmatic tweak could steadier the ship. For my money, Jaissle must simplify his system.
An early‑season injury blitz has sidelined Burn, Joelinton, Elanga, Dedic, Livramento and Ramsey. Some are now back, but he must reintegrate them quickly.
The list also robbed Newcastle of Trippier, Guimarães, Tonali and Gordon, leaving Jaissle with a younger, greener squad than Howe’s side.
That factor cannot be ignored.
Why are they conceding so many goals?
The setup needs time to absorb his ideas; adding another midfielder could make the team tougher to break.
Supporters were puzzled seeing Steur – arguably the season’s best – and Bamba on the bench while Jaissle shifted Wissa back and pushed Burn forward.
A deeper midfield would aid Nico González, the £50 m City youngster, who often looks swallowed by opponents in the engine room.
Botman and Thiaw have drawn flak, yet they’ve been left exposed by a threadbare midfield.
Have any of the new signings impressed?
Steur has shown the brightest spark, but his sporadic starts and age – he’s 18 – keep Jaissle cautious, despite his evident talent.
Dedic lit up early, but a recent knock stalled his progress; expect him back for the Palace trip on Sunday.
González could blossom, but he needs midfield backing, and Fernández‑Pardo appears shaky; he prefers a left‑side role in a 4‑3‑3 rather than a lone striker.
Hornicek has produced both heroics and errors, yet the recruitment team trusts him. Toure and Bamba have yet to debut, and £70 m of assets can’t linger on the bench.
Yes, Tyneside is in transition, but the Magpies need immediate contributions.
Is the youthful, high‑press approach finally clicking, and can the fans regain belief?
The opening draw with Liverpool felt like a win, and the follow‑up at Tottenham delivered another triumph, sparking chants for the new boss.
Recent games have soured; Villa’s comfortable victory drew boos, especially after Jaissle claimed dominance.
Some back Jaissle’s long‑term vision, while others fear the style is unsustainable.
Only a couple of victories will silence the critics around Tyneside.