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Newcastle’s Joe Willock gives Jaissle goals and a difficult midfield choice

Joe Willock has given Newcastle United something difficult to leave out: goals from midfield at moments when they have mattered. His September contribution has earned a place on the club’s Player of the Month shortlist. More significantly, it gives Matthias…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 11:30 AM
Newcastle’s Joe Willock gives Jaissle goals and a difficult midfield choice
Key Things to Know
  • Writer James Chettle argues Joe Willock's goal-scoring form creates a midfield selection dilemma for manager Matthias Jaissle.
  • Willock earned a nomination for Newcastle's September Player of the Month after scoring against Millwall and Hull.
  • Newcastle defeated Hull 2-1 with goals from Willock and Lewis Hall, though Yoane Wissa missed a penalty.
The Story in 60 Seconds

James Chettle writes that Joe Willock's recent form presents Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle with a midfield selection dilemma ahead of their match against Coventry. Willock was shortlisted for the club's Player of the Month award after scoring key goals against Millwall in the Carabao Cup and Hull in the Premier League.

The writer argues that while Willock deserves to retain his starting place, Jaissle must find the right tactical balance. With Joelinton and Nico González returning to training, Chettle stresses the importance of selecting a midfield unit that can maintain Willock's attacking threat without leaving the defense exposed.

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