New Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle told me about his football philosophy and influences in an exclusive interview from Jeddah for @GiveMeSport.
A knee injury cut short his playing career, but Jaissle used it to his advantage to begin his coaching journey early.
#NUFC fans can expect attacking and aggressive football influenced by Rangnick, Klopp and De Zerbi.
Jaissle was popular at Al-Ahli. Fans protested at his potential departure two seasons ago, forcing a board U-turn, with Jaissle going on to win back-to-back Asian Champions League titles.🏆
🗣️ “My knee injury was a shock. Probably the only advantage of it was that I could start management earlier. I am still young for a coach but have quite good experience already. I would still love to be playing... I kick every ball when given the chance in training! I like to think I'd be in my last season now as a player if I was fit, but that’s life, and I am grateful for the next chapter and the opportunities I have had so far.
“I have had quite a unique coaching path, eventually leading me here to the Al-Ahli job in Saudi Arabia. I have always tried to be authentic as a coach and find my own way.
"Of course, I have influences. Ralf Rangnick played a big part in developing my ideas because I played under him for most of my playing career. And in my youth, I had Thomas Tuchel, so I have followed his principles and career.
"Then there's Jurgen Klopp – I often looked at the transitions he put in place with Liverpool. In possession, I like how Pep Guardiola finds structure and balance. And there's a lot to take from Roberto De Zerbi’s build-up as well.
"And due to my past at both Salzburg and Leipzig, I have this identity in my blood to put stress on the opponent as high up the pitch as possible. I want my teams to play in a really intense and aggressive way. And I want to score goals from offensive transitions.
"I am always refining my style, but essentially, and I know it’s easy to say, we want dominance in all phases of the game. So firstly, controlling the transition phases is important, but you also need to find good solutions in possession, especially now we are often facing a low block.
"When our opponents ‘park the bus’, it’s about being creative and disciplined and finding a good structure to create as many chances as possible without being wild on the pitch. It's a never-ending process because you always need to develop your ideas as a coach without abandoning your roots.
"At Salzburg, I played a 4-4-2 with a diamond midfield. At Al-Ahli, we use a 4-2-3-1 system. You have to adjust to the squad you have as well as the circumstances. For example, the temperature can be a factor. This was a learning process for me, to adapt without losing my principles. I don’t worry too much about the exact formation. It's fluid."
Come September we will have:
A new manager
A new pair of goalkeepers
No more Bruno or Tonali
Bunch of brand new young players
I am all in on this era
If you're not, grow a pair of balls & get on board
Nobody or anything is bigger than the club.
Howay the fuckin lads. #nufc
@JohnJoh53849444 100% ..
Too many fans have got attached to players at the club then once they go its the end. When they dont realise we have key figures to sort it out. I reckon 'Suds' is a loud voice behind the scenes.
Salzburg scored in the 88th minute to win against Roma 💥
Their coach Matthias Jaissle did a Mourinho at Old Trafford-esque celebration… in front of Jose 😅
#UEL
@NUSCuk@Thomass18582194@Callum5965591 Hi, how many tickets are still left for Bristol please? And do you have any idea when they will go on sale for members. Thank you