Newcastle United seek Everton response as Joelinton returns
A reflective Newcastle fan column laments alarming away defeats, recalls brief promise and looks to Everton and December’s derby as key tests after a mixed October.
Newcastle are tipped to keep faith with Lukas Hornicek, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn and Lewis Hall, with Joelinton returning as Jaissle seeks a response to Thursday's 3-1 Carabao Cup defeat by Everton.
Opinion piece says Newcastle should build around Lewis Hall and Lewis Miley in hybrid roles, urging Matthias Jaissle to innovate tactically to suit the current squad.
Jaissle is argued to have inherited a tougher Newcastle job than Howe - with higher expectations, summer upheaval and a younger squad - and should be given time and backing.
Analysis argues Newcastle’s squad looks around eighth-best, not top four, and says accountability must fall on players, Matthias Jaissle and recruitment for inconsistency.
Newcastle have appointed Tomas Amaral as head of first-team recruitment, with Ross Wilson reshaping the club’s structure after Steve Nickson and Andy Howe left.
