‘You’re smart enough!’ - Matthias Jaissle firm message on Newcastle United transfer plans
A weak Newcastle United side lost 3-1 to Everton - with Matthias Jaissle desperately needing reinforcements at St James’ Park.
Matthias Jaissle has vowed to keep Newcastle United’s transfer business “internal” after the 3-1 defeat to Everton.
The German tasted Premier League opposition for the first time - and watched from the sidelines as his Toon outfit were humbled at Murrayfield. Goals from Thierno Barry, Iliman Ndiaye and Tyrique George put the Magpies to the sword - dealing a brutal reality check to the transfer decision makers at St James’ Park.
In just 11 days, Newcastle will welcome Liverpool to Tyneside for the Premier League opener. It was their bitter rivals, Everton, who bullied the Magpies to cause concern among supporters.
‘You’re smart enough’ - Matthias Jaissle
Speaking post-match, Jaissle insisted Newcastle know what they need in the transfer market. He is not prepared to share the information with the media - but put the onus on sporting director Ross Wilson to deliver.
“You all see the matches,” Jaissle said when asked about transfers. “You're also smart enough to see the needs in the squad. I will always be consistent with my approach. We handle these things internally.
“We are aware of what we need. And there, as you know, there's still some time. It's not a wish concert. Not in football, not in life. But again, internally we're really clear.
“I will not tell you here publicly. Like I said that already, we handle these things internally with all the respect to the decision makers. And we will always continue like that.”
Matthias Jaissle sees positives
Jaissle also pointed towards the first 12 minutes as minor positive for his side. He added: “As you saw the first 15-20 minutes was really on a good level already. But that's also part of progress, huh?
“That's something with ups and downs. If you have only so limited training time, this is something you need to consider as a coach. This is normal. And again, we can just do every day our best to go in the right direction.”