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Goodbye Murphy: Jaissle must start “excellent” Newcastle star who would get best out of Wissa

There's plenty of work for Matthias Jaissle to do after Newcastle United's 4-1 defeat at Coventry City, starting with a key change in attack.

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 5:15 AM
Goodbye Murphy: Jaissle must start “excellent” Newcastle star who would get best out of Wissa
Key Things to Know
  • Tom Cunningham argues Matthias Jaissle must drop Jacob Murphy and start Bazoumana Toure for Newcastle United.
  • The writer believes Toure's direct play would help Yoane Wissa regain scoring form as the central striker.
  • Murphy failed to score or assist this season and lasted only 59 minutes in a 4-1 loss to Coventry City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

GiveMeSport's Tom Cunningham argues that Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle must drop Jacob Murphy and start Bazoumana Toure to improve results and unlock striker Yoane Wissa. The call follows Newcastle's 4-1 defeat against Frank Lampard's Coventry City, in which the 31-year-old Murphy struggled and was substituted after just 59 minutes.

Cunningham notes that Newcastle invested £42m to sign Toure, who previously completed 47 take-ons in the Bundesliga with Hoffenheim. The writer contends that Toure's speed and directness would provide much-needed service to Wissa, who should be returned to leading the frontline rather than playing in an attacking midfield role.

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