{"id":1516928,"date":"2026-11-08T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&p=1516928"},"modified":"2026-11-08T12:04:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T12:04:25","slug":"tactical-analysis-two-changes-improve-newcastle","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/tactical-analysis-two-changes-improve-newcastle\/","title":{"rendered":"The two changes that Matthias Jaissle could make to improve Newcastle going forward"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Newcastle’s path to improving might be as easy as giving more playing time to a couple of specific players.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Magpies have been nearing a crisis to start the new season. They did manage to stop the bleeding by drawing 1-1 at Fulham<\/a> on Saturday, but have won just one of their last six, a run that includes four defeats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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THE SCORESHEET<\/div>\n
Name a player from a real result: a scorer wins you three points, an appearance one. Can you win the league — or the Champions League?<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Home<\/span>\n \n 2<\/span>\n 1<\/span>\n <\/span>\n Away<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n Your pick: ?<\/span>\n +3<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Play The Scoresheet →<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n

It’s a surprising outcome after their promising first few games, against the likes of Liverpool<\/a> and Tottenham Hotspur<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it was always going to be a difficult job for Matthias Jaissle to turn things around after how many players left and joined during the transfer window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though things might not be looking too bright right now, just a couple of adjustments to their lineups could do the trick. And, in fairness, the German manager seems to be somewhat flexible and willing to make them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What can Matthias Jaissle do to improve Newcastle?<\/h2>