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Jaissle believes Fernandez-Pardo can thrive with a goal at Newcastle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 4:07 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Jaissle believes Fernandez-Pardo can thrive with a goal at Newcastle

Summary

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle expressed confidence in striker Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who joined from Lille for £51 million this summer. The 21-year-old has not scored since his arrival and struggled in a recent 4-1 loss to Coventry. Jaissle noted that Fernandez-Pardo's performance could improve significantly with his first goal, indicating the team will continue to support his adaptation. Newcastle faces Aston Villa next, where Jaissle hopes to see Fernandez-Pardo succeed.

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By the Numbers

•Matias Fernandez-Pardo joined Newcastle for £51 million from Lille this summer.
•He has yet to score since joining, missing chances in a 4-1 defeat at Coventry.
•Jaissle believes a goal could boost Fernandez-Pardo's confidence.
•Newcastle's next match is against Aston Villa on Saturday.
•The team has experienced two 4-1 losses in three games.

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4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle boss Jaissle says Fernandez-Pardo just needs a goal

What they're saying

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Matthias Jaissle is convinced £51 million ($67.5 million) summer signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo just needs a goal to launch his Newcastle career.Fernandez-Pardo has been used down the middle despite belief that he could be better suited on the wing.
— Yahoo Sports

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