Matthias Jaissle set to unleash ‘winning machine’ on Coventry to combat alarming Newcastle frailty

Ross Gregory argues that Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle should bring back Joelinton to fix the squad's alarming lack of physical dominance in midfield. The Brazilian midfielder missed the start of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign due to a summer thigh injury but is now fit after returning to training during the international break.

According to the analysis, Newcastle's historical win rate drops dramatically from around 45% to under 25% without Joelinton in the lineup. His physical prowess and duel-winning ability are viewed as essential to addressing recent midfield vulnerabilities, especially following concerning duel statistics in games against Leeds and Hull City.