# Meet Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle's New Head Coach

- Topic: sports
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-30
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13568347/matthias-jaissle-to-newcastle-who-is-the-coach-set-to-replace-eddie-howe-at-st-james-park-and-what-can-we-expect
- Language: en
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Matthias Jaissle is set to replace Eddie Howe as Newcastle United's head coach. Jaissle has coaching experience in Austria and Saudi Arabia, and previously worked at Red Bull Salzburg. He is known for his high-pressing and direct playing style.

## Key takeaways

- Jaissle has a background in the Red Bull school of coaching
- He emphasizes high pressing and direct play
- Jaissle previously worked at Red Bull Salzburg and Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia

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