Newcastle secured a 2-1 comeback victory over 10-man Valencia in their pre-season friendly, with substitute Yoane Wissa scoring a brace. This win marked a successful start for Matthias Jaissle as the team's new boss. Here are the key points from the match: Jaissle opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring four attackers, including Will Osula, Nick Woltemade, Harvey Barnes, and Anthony Elanga. Woltemade, who started in the No.
10 role, struggled and was frequently dispossessed. However, Jaissle is likely to persist with this formation and player. Anthony Elanga impressed in the first half, displaying his electric form, until he was on the receiving end of a horror challenge from Valencia's Jose Gaya, which earned the Spaniard a straight red card. Fortunately, Elanga escaped serious injury, with the diagnosis being a dead leg and heavy bruising.
Newcastle's new signings, including Lukas Hornicek, Aladji Bamba, and Bazou Toure, made their debuts and showed promise. Bamba, in particular, looked physical and imposing, while Toure's unpredictable nature could cause problems for opposing defenses. Goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek had a solid display and may displace Nick Pope as the team's No.
1. Yoane Wissa's brace has raised questions about whether Newcastle needs to sign a new goalscorer this summer.
The team is not yet complete, with Jaissle expecting up to three more signings before the transfer window closes, including a full-back and an experienced midfielder to support the younger players.