Jaissle's team selection hints at doubts over Newcastle's summer signings
- Source
- Chronicle LiveLocal press
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- ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Sean McCormick)
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Key points
- Only one of Newcastle's ten goals this season has come from a new recruit, with Bazoumana Toure sidelined since his debut
- Jaissle has favoured inherited players like Joe Willock and Harvey Barnes over most of his eight summer arrivals in his opening five matches
- Aladji Bamba, signed for £34m from Monaco, has barely featured; Toure and others await their chance in an 'adaptation period'
AI summary
Jaissle's Carabao Cup line-up against Millwall—with just three changes from the Bournemouth draw—suggested where his priorities lie. Joe Willock's late goal secured a 1-0 win and a last-16 place, but the broader pattern is telling: the manager is building around Eddie Howe's squad rather than the young players brought in this summer. Only Lukas Hornicek, Amar Dedic and Nico Gonzalez have earned regular starts, while others like Toure and Aladji Bamba languish on the bench or unused. Jaissle has publicly backed the youth-focused recruitment strategy, yet his actions suggest he believes most need time to adapt to English football.
Original headline
Matthias Jaissle's first five games betrays true feelings on Newcastle's signings
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