Newcastle assistant urges patience with Jaissle and raises transfer plans

Jaissle and his coaching staff arrived at St James' Park in August after Newcastle made the late decision to part company with Howe. The transition has brought significant changes to the squad and the club's direction, with the new management team attempting to establish a younger group and a different playing structure.

Newcastle United made an encouraging start under Jaissle, drawing with Liverpool, beating Tottenham Hotspur and sharing the points with Bournemouth in their opening three Premier League fixtures. However, results have since become more inconsistent, including heavy defeats to Leeds United and Coventry City, alongside losses against Everton and Aston Villa.

The Magpies are 12th after 10 league matches, with 12 points, just three clear of the relegation zone. Jaissle's overall record stands at five wins, three draws and five defeats in 13 competitive matches, giving him a win percentage of 38.5 per cent.

Yanova accepts that the Premier League offers little time for a new manager to establish his ideas, but believes the circumstances surrounding their arrival must be taken into account.

“For us, the most important thing right now is time; we need time, but the Premier League doesn't give you any. You have to deliver results every single week,” he told Sabah.

“We were aware of the departures, but we joined the team a bit late. We didn't get to have the kind of pre-season we would have liked. The Premier League began just two weeks after our arrival.

“We're currently in the process of getting to know the squad, and I believe we are making good progress. The team has become much younger – the average age is quite low – but we view this as an opportunity.

“The players brought in have real quality; we are now working to develop them within a solid framework and a clear strategy.”

One of the challenges facing Jaissle is the balance between youth and experience. Newcastle have moved towards a younger squad, but Yanova believes the club still have players capable of providing the leadership needed during a difficult period.

He specifically identified Dan Burn and Fabian Schär as experienced figures who can help guide the team, while also pointing to the importance of players leading through their performances rather than simply their personalities.

“We do have experienced players, such as Dan Burn and Fabian Schär, as well as an experienced centre-forward,” he added.

Yanova also highlighted Lewis Hall as an example of a young player already taking responsibility. The left-back has continued to make progress at Newcastle and has earned another call-up to the England squad.

“There are two types of leaders: those who lead through their performance and those who lead through their character. Take Lewis Hall, for example.

“He has just received another call-up to his national team. Despite his young age, he takes on responsibility, and his performances are truly encouraging. He will certainly play an even more prominent role in the future.”

Yanova was also asked about potential future recruitment, particularly players from Turkey. He named several footballers he believes could fit into the Premier League, including Juventus forward Kenan Yıldız, Real Madrid's Arda Güler, Brighton's Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Hoffenheim defender Ozan Kabak and Al-Ahli centre-back Merih Demiral.

“Kenan Yıldız is perhaps one of the closest to the Premier League right now. With his pace, physical strength, and the football education he has received, he is very well-suited for England. I've been following him since his time at Bayern Munich; he was 13 when I first met him. I am proud of his development.

“Arda Güler is currently playing for the best club in the world, Real Madrid – that's a choice in itself. He could play in England if he wanted to. His profile as a creative player is something rarely seen anywhere in the world.”

He also praised Kadıoğlu's progress at Brighton and believes Kabak could return to English football after his earlier spell at Liverpool.

Yanova's message is ultimately one of patience. Newcastle's new coaching staff recognise that results must improve, but believe the squad needs time to adapt to a new approach and develop into a more consistent team.