Newcastle struggles show recruitment flaws, and it's not just Matthias Jaissle's fault.
Writer Matt Smith argues that blame for Newcastle United's poor form should fall on the club's recruitment team alongside manager Matthias Jaissle. Following back-to-back defeats against Everton, including a 1-0 Premier League loss and a 3-1 Carabao Cup exit, Jaissle has faced mounting pressure from supporters.
However, Smith contends that Newcastle's summer transfer business significantly weakened the squad by offloading experienced key figures like Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, Bruno Guimaraes, and Kieran Trippier. He highlights that costly younger signings, including Bazoumana Toure, Sean Steur, and Aladji Bamba, lack experience and have struggled for first-team minutes.
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