Matthias Jaissle expresses concerns over Newcastle squad before Liverpool match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle voiced worries about his squad's readiness ahead of their Premier League opener against Liverpool on Sunday. Following a tumultuous summer that saw the departures of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, and Anthony Gordon, Jaissle noted that the team lacks depth and requires reinforcements before the transfer window closes on September 1. He acknowledged the challenge of preparing in a short timeframe after taking over from Eddie Howe. Jaissle also mentioned that the club is aligned on addressing the squad's needs.
- •Jaissle is concerned about squad depth before the match against Liverpool.
- •Newcastle lost key players during a difficult summer transfer window.
- •The team seeks reinforcements before the September 1 transfer deadline.
- •Jaissle took over management just weeks before the season began.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Facing Multiple Injury Concerns for Season Opener vs. Liverpool
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Matthias Jaissle Sounds Alarm on Newcastle Squad Before Liverpool Opener
"Newcastle United is only days away from beginning the Premier League season, and in a worrying public appearance, Matthias Jaissle has acknowledged his squad remains some distance from the finished product. The Magpies have lost Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon during yet another turbulent summer, while much of the money reinvested has gone […]
"Newcastle United will begin a new era under Matthias Jaissle on Sunday, when Liverpool visits St James’ Park for the Magpies’ Premier League opener. Jaissle has already acknowledged the challenges facing his squad after a summer of significant departures and changes, and Newcastle will also enter the new campaign without at least two first-team players […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:00 PMNewcastle Facing Multiple Injury Concerns for Season Opener vs. Liverpool
Newcastle United will begin a new era under Matthias Jaissle on Sunday, when Liverpool visits St James’ Park for the Magpies’ Premier League opener. Jaissle has already acknowledged the challenges facing his squad after a summer of significant departures and changes, and Newcastle will also enter the new campaign without at least two first-team players […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:00 PMMatthias Jaissle Sounds Alarm on Newcastle Squad Before Liverpool Opener
Newcastle United is only days away from beginning the Premier League season, and in a worrying public appearance, Matthias Jaissle has acknowledged his squad remains some distance from the finished product. The Magpies have lost Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon during yet another turbulent summer, while much of the money reinvested has gone […]
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