Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle reveals his philosophy and biggest coaching influences | OneFootball

Newcastle United supporters can expect an aggressive, attacking style of football under incoming head coach Matthias Jaissle.

The highly rated 38-year-old coach outlined the principles that will shape his reign on Tyneside in an exclusive interview with Ben Jacobs.

Jaissle opened up about his coaching journey, the influences behind his football philosophy and the identity he wants his teams to have ahead of his Newcastle arrival.

His playing career was ended prematurely by a serious knee injury. Rather than viewing it as a setback, Jaissle believes it accelerated his development as a coach.

Jaissle moved into management early and has since built an impressive reputation, particularly during his time in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahli.

Supporters so highly regarded the new Magpies boss that protests against his potential departure forced the club’s hierarchy to reconsider their decision.

Jaissle later guided the team to back-to-back Asian Champions League triumphs.

Jaissle admitted he would have loved to continue playing but believes the experience helped shape his coaching career.

“My knee injury was a shock. Probably the only advantage of it was that I could start management earlier,” he said.

“I am still young for a coach but have quite good experience already.”

The incoming Newcastle boss revealed that his ideas have been influenced by Ralf Rangnick, Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Roberto De Zerbi.

Having played under Rangnick during his career, Jaissle credits the German coach with having a major impact on his approach.

He added, “In my youth, I had Thomas Tuchel, so I have followed his principles and career.”

His time at Salzburg and Leipzig helped establish his preference for high-intensity football.

“I want my teams to play in a really intense and aggressive way,” Jaissle explained. “And I want to score goals from offensive transitions.”

While he has clear principles, Jaissle insists he is flexible when it comes to formations and adapts depending on the players available.

He has used systems ranging from a 4-4-2 diamond at Salzburg to a 4-2-3-1 at Al-Ahli, so Newcastle fans should expect flexibility.

The challenge now will be translating that philosophy to the Premier League, where Newcastle face the arduous task of keeping abreast of the top six.

The Geordies have lost Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali. Bruno Guimaraes is on his way out. They have already missed out on Johan Manzambi.

Eddie Howe has left, and Jaissle will have to perform miracles to keep the Geordies from falling close to the relegation battle.