The Magpies were thrashed 4-1 by Coventry City on Monday evening
Chronicle Live's Sean McCormick argues that Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle faces a major tactical issue after midfielder Nico Gonzalez was left exposed during a 4-1 away defeat to Coventry. The loss marked Newcastle's second consecutive 4-1 defeat on the road, with the team struggling defensively despite generating 19 shots on goal.
According to McCormick, Opta average position data showed Newcastle playing more like a 4-1-5 shape rather than a 4-2-3-1. Joe Willock pushed forward alongside Jacob Murphy, Yoane Wissa, and Harvey Barnes, leaving Gonzalez repeatedly overloaded by Coventry in the midfield pivot.
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