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Newcastle United get QUADRUPLE fitness boost as Matthias Jaissle names team for Coventry clash

The Magpies have a wealth of experience back for the clash against Coventry tonight

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 5:54 PM
Newcastle United get QUADRUPLE fitness boost as Matthias Jaissle names team for Coventry clash
Key Things to Know
  • Newcastle United welcomed back Dan Burn, Amar Dedic, William Osula, and Joelinton against Coventry.
  • Manager Matthias Jaissle named all four returning players on the substitutes' bench.
  • Lewis Miley started at right-back with Sven Botman in central defense.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Newcastle United welcomed back four senior players from injury as manager Matthias Jaissle named his squad to face Coventry City. Defender Dan Burn returned from an ankle injury alongside Amar Dedic, striker William Osula, and midfielder Joelinton. Jaissle opted to place all four returning stars on the substitutes' bench for the match in the East Midlands.

In the starting lineup, Lewis Miley was deployed at right-back while Sven Botman partnered Malick Thiaw in central defense. In attack, Jaissle retained Matias Fernandez-Pardo as the starting forward, leaving Osula seeking his first competitive action since the opening day of the season.

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