Newcastle wait on Elanga as Jaissle demands response
Ewen Jaouen is set to return to training before Hull and could reclaim Newcastle's bench spot behind Lukas Hornicek, with Nick Pope dropping back down the pecking order.
Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic says injuries are mounting before facing Newcastle, with Nobel Mendy ruled out and Matt Targett doubtful. Hull are unbeaten in the league and expect a tough test.
A predicted Newcastle XI for Hull includes Tino Livramento, Lewis Miley and Sean Steur, with injuries leaving Jaissle short and Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes and Matias Fernandez-Pardo in attack.
Matthias Jaissle delivered a blunt dressing-room message after Newcastle's 4-1 loss at Leeds and demanded a fast response, tougher duels and more aggression against Hull.
Newcastle are tracking Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo before January. He has 2 goals and 3 assists in 7 games, but Sporting want his £51m release clause paid in full.
Anthony Elanga is awaiting scan results after missing the 4-1 defeat at Leeds, while Amar Dedic, Jacob Ramsey and Nico Gonzalez are also out for Newcastle before Hull.
Newcastle are reportedly open to selling Nick Woltemade next summer after his Juventus loan. The £69m striker has scored 11 goals in 53 games and no longer fits their long-term plans.
With injuries mounting, Jaissle said Mason Miley could again make Newcastle's squad and praised academy prospect Michael Mills as first-team opportunities open up.
Former Newcastle striker Alexander Isak said joining Liverpool for £125m in 2025 was an "easy decision", citing the club's ambition after promises were broken at Newcastle.
Newcastle forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo has been included in Mark van Bommel's first Belgium squad for four Nations League matches against Italy, France and Turkey.
England call-ups for Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento leave Newcastle anxious, with both the club's only fit senior full-backs and Jaissle losing key training time amid an injury crisis.
