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Jaissle holds 7am call with Hopkinson and meets with senior players at Newcastle

Matthias Jaissle held a Monday-morning meeting with Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson before sitting down with his senior players following a difficult week on Tyneside.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 8:54 AM
Jaissle holds 7am call with Hopkinson and meets with senior players at Newcastle
Key Things to Know
  • Matthias Jaissle met with Newcastle CEO David Hopkinson and senior players following recent poor form.
  • Jaissle discussed his tactical system with squad leaders ahead of Newcastle's trip to Crystal Palace.
  • Newcastle have lost three of their last four matches, including a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle met with CEO David Hopkinson at 7 a.m. on Monday before holding talks with senior players to assess recent struggles. The discussions followed a difficult run of results, including a 4-1 loss to Coventry City and a 1-0 home defeat against Aston Villa, leaving the club with three defeats in their last four matches.

Jaissle sought feedback from the squad regarding his high-pressing vertical football system ahead of Sunday's trip to Crystal Palace. While Newcastle's hierarchy reportedly remains calm during what sources describe as an adjustment period, defensive vulnerabilities and tactical concerns prompted the early morning meetings.

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