Matthias Jaissle provides positive update on Anthony Elanga's injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Anthony Elanga was stretchered off following a tackle by Jose Gaya in a pre-season match as Newcastle faced Valencia on August 8. Newly appointed Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle expressed concern for Elanga but later indicated that the injury may not be serious. After an early goal from Valencia, Newcastle made a comeback with two goals from Yoane Wissa. Jaissle emphasized the need for further development as the team prepares for the Premier League opener against Liverpool in two weeks.
- •Anthony Elanga suffered an injury after a tackle in a pre-season match.
- •Jose Gaya was shown a red card for the challenge on Elanga.
- •Yoane Wissa scored twice to help Newcastle recover from an early deficit.
- •Jaissle remains cautious about his team's progress ahead of the Premier League opener.
- •Newcastle will face Liverpool in two weeks as they finalize their roster.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Elanga Injury Update Emerges After Newcastle’s Winger Gets Stretchered Off
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle boss Jaissle provides update on Elanga injury after winger was taken off on stretcher
- 9:57 AMYahoo Sports — Matthias Jaissle plays down Anthony Elanga fears after being stretched off in Newcastle friendly
"Newcastle United came away from Matthias Jaissle’s first game in charge with a 2-1 preseason victory over Valencia, but the result quickly became secondary when Anthony Elanga was stretchered off following a reckless challenge at Mestalla. The early news on Elanga, however, is considerably better than Newcastle and its fans initially feared. Speaking after the […]
"Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle has provided a positive update on Anthony Elanga after the winger was taken off on a stretcher during their 2-1 win over Valencia.Elanga was forced off after suf...
"Jaissle provided a positive injury update on Elanga despite the concerning optics
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:00 AMAnthony Elanga Injury Update Emerges After Newcastle’s Winger Gets Stretchered Off
Newcastle United came away from Matthias Jaissle’s first game in charge with a 2-1 preseason victory over Valencia, but the result quickly became secondary when Anthony Elanga was stretchered off following a reckless challenge at Mestalla. The early news on Elanga, however, is considerably better than Newcastle and its fans initially feared. Speaking after the […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:20 AMNewcastle boss Jaissle provides update on Elanga injury after winger was taken off on stretcher
Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle has provided a positive update on Anthony Elanga after the winger was taken off on a stretcher during their 2-1 win over Valencia.Elanga was forced off after suf...
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 9:57 AMMatthias Jaissle plays down Anthony Elanga fears after being stretched off in Newcastle friendly
Jaissle provided a positive injury update on Elanga despite the concerning optics
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