Matthias Jaissle has only just been unveiled as Newcastle United’s new head coach, but he already knows there is one part of Premier League life that could get him into trouble – the touchline. The 38-year-old German is calm and measured away from the pitch, but admits he becomes a completely different character once the game begins. And that could be a problem in England.Total rebuild: Newcastle promote a new coach”I’m a bit scared,” Jaissle joked when discussing the Premier League’s technical areas. “I hope in the beginning the referees can maybe close their eyes here and there a little. I need to learn that.”
The former RB Salzburg and Al-Ahli boss is renowned for his emotional touchline presence and knows he will have to rein himself in.”I will not change my style because that’s my personality. On the touchline, I am emotional, but I need to respect the box a bit more.”
His solution? Perhaps some advanced technology.”I had a long touchline in Saudi Arabia, so I think the GPS would be quite high if I had worn it!”The joke offered a glimpse of the personality Newcastle fans can expect. Jaissle may have been understated during his first press conference at St James’ Park, but his former colleagues describe a fiercely competitive manager who is passionate, vocal and desperate to win.
Maresca explains why Haaland can’t be Man City captainThat intensity is already being transferred to his players, with the Magpies adopting a high-tempo, aggressive style during pre-season.Jaissle’s first Premier League test could hardly be bigger. Newcastle begin the campaign at home to Liverpool on August 23 – and their new boss will have to master the touchline before he can conquer it.