Newcastle United's new head coach, Matthias Jaissle, has urged fans and the media to show belief in his young squad ahead of his first Premier League match in charge, at home to Liverpool on Sunday. The German, appointed a fortnight ago as Eddie Howe's successor, said he has "full confidence" in inexperienced players such as Bazoumana Touré, Aladji Bamba and Sean Steur, arguing that added external pressure only makes their task harder as the club rebuilds after losing several key figures over the summer.

Newcastle have sold Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães to Barcelona, Tottenham and Arsenal respectively, and Jaissle admits the squad is "not 100%" ready, though at least one more signing is expected soon. Amar Dedic, a £30m arrival from Benfica, is set to make his debut at right-back, while former Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who left for £125m last summer, is expected to face a hostile reception leading Liverpool's attack. Separately, the club confirmed plans, subject to planning permission, for a new £190m training facility at Woolsington Hall near Newcastle airport, due to open for the 2029-30 season.