Matthias Jaissle Leads Newcastle in Pre-Season Clash Against Valencia
Matthias Jaissle will take the helm of Newcastle for the first time as the team faces Valencia in a pre-season friendly.
The coach, who previously managed Red Bull Salzburg and Al-Ahli, took over the role following the departure of Eddie Howe midway through the summer, marking the end of a notable if occasionally turbulent period on Tyneside.
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This match presents Jaissle with his initial opportunity to implement his strategies as Newcastle visits the Estadio de Mestalla. The Magpies come into the fixture following a mixed series of pre-season results, achieving a strong 3-0 victory over Darlington but also suffering a 4-1 loss to Championship side Bristol City, alongside a 1-1 draw with Gateshead.
Newcastle’s upcoming schedule includes matches against Everton, Bayer Leverkusen, and Strasbourg before the Premier League season commences. Jaissle will manage a changed squad this season after the exits of key players such as Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and Kieran Trippier.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Valencia vs Newcastle?
Valencia will face Newcastle at the Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday, August 8, with kick-off scheduled for 8 PM BST.
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How can I watch it?
Fans can tune in to watch the match live on newcastleunited.com and through the official Newcastle United App.
Team news
Newcastle will be without Lewis Miley, while both Fabian Schar and Will Osula are uncertain to play due to groin injuries that are being managed.
Valencia faces a significant injury list, with Diego Lopez and Sergi Canos unable to participate due to long-term injuries. Dimitri Foulquier, Luis Rioja, and Umar Sadiq also remain sidelined, and Alberto Mari may not be available in time as he recovers from a hamstring issue.
Predicted line-ups
Valencia XI: Dimitrievski, Monferrer, De Haas, Tarrega, Gaya, Rioja, Ugrinic, Rodriguez, Guerra, Sato, Danjuma
Newcastle XI: Jaouen, Murphy, Botman, Alex Murphy, Hall, Ramsey, Steur, Willock, Elanga, Neave, Barnes
Matthias Jaissle takes charge of Newcastle for the first time as they face Valencia in a pre-season friendly.
The former Red Bull Salzburg and Al-Ahli coach was appointed after Eddie Howe parted ways with the club midway through the summer, bringing an end to a popular if occasionally turbulent spell on Tyneside.
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Now the German will have the first chance to test out his philosophy as the Magpies visit the Estadio de Mestalla, with Newcastle arriving off the back of a decidedly mixed run of pre-season games – a 3-0 win over Darlington followed a 1-1 draw with Gateshead and a 4-1 mauling by Championship club Bristol City.
They then face Everton, Bayer Leverkusen and Strasbourg before the start of the Premier League season, with Jaissle overseeing a very different squad to last term after the departures of major names Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and Kieran Trippier.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Valencia vs Newcastle?
Valencia play Newcastle at the Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday 8 August, with kick-off at 8pm BST.
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How can I watch it?
Viewers can watch the match live on newcastleunited.com and on the official Newcastle United App
Team news
Newcastle will be without Lewis Miley while Fabian Schar and Will Osula are both doubts with groin injuries which are being managed.
Valencia have a significant number of absentees with Diego Lopez and Sergi Canos dealing with long-term injuries, Dimitri Foulquier, Luis Rioja and Umar Sadiq all on the sidelines too, while the game may come too soon for Alberto Mari, who is recovering from a hamstring problem.
Predicted line-ups
Valencia XI: Dimitrievski, Monferrer, De Haas, Tarrega, Gaya, Rioja, Ugrinic, Rodriguez, Guerra, Sato, Danjuma
Newcastle XI: Jaouen, Murphy, Botman, Alex Murphy, Hall, Ramsey, Steur, Willock, Elanga, Neave, Barnes
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