Newcastle Afternoon Round-Up, Friday 23rd October 2026: Jaissle Faces the Press Ahead of Crystal Palace with Injury News and Squad Talk

Matthias Jaissle fronted up to the media on Friday ahead of Sunday's trip to Crystal Palace, with the head coach responding to recent criticism and the pressure building on him since the international break (Chronicle Live) (The Mag) (The Mag). He came out fighting over the St James' Park boos against Aston Villa, insisting the team must 'deliver' (Newcastle World). Jaissle also let slip that he has held talks with Newcastle's 'decision-makers' following a squad sit-down about his style of play (Shields Gazette).

On team news, Newcastle have issued an official injury update ahead of the Selhurst Park clash (The Mag). Anthony Elanga, who made a flying start to the season before a major injury concern, has had his situation addressed by the club after fears of a long-term absence, while Jaissle also gave the latest on Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Jacob Ramsey (Chronicle Live) (Shields Gazette). Supporters may not like what Jaissle had to say regarding Sean Steur, who has not featured at all in the recent defeats to Coventry City and Aston Villa (Newcastle World).

The Guardian notes that both Newcastle and Crystal Palace are searching for a kickstart to their seasons under new-ish bosses Jaissle and Pierre Sage, with injuries and tactics both cited as factors behind a difficult run (The Guardian).

Elsewhere, Newcastle World reports that Italian media have changed their tone on Nick Woltemade after the striker equalled a Juventus record, with the forward firing back at earlier criticism (Newcastle World).

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