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Under-Fire Jaissle Accepts Blame for Newcastle Misery
Jaissle said Newcastle ignored his game plan and were not brave enough in possession as Everton handed them a fourth loss in five matches.
On Monday, Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle suffered a 1-0 defeat to Everton at St James' Park, marking the club's second loss to the visitors in five days.
Jaissle admitted the team lacked belief, describing the situation as a "negative spiral" after players abandoned his tactical blueprint despite high-level training preparation.
Newcastle dropped to 13th in the Premier League, failing to register a shot on target until the 85th minute while absorbing a chorus of boos from frustrated supporters.
Pressure intensifies on Jaissle, whose odds of being sacked shortened significantly following the defeat, as Newcastle struggles to justify a £500 million spending spree over 12 months.
Newcastle travels to Fulham on Saturday, November 7, 2026, where Jaissle desperately needs a win to ease mounting scrutiny before the two-week international break.
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