Yoane Wissa should be unleashed in exciting Newcastle formation change for Coventry City clash
Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa is struggling to find form under manager Matthias Jaissle, despite recent success with his national team. Analysts suggest a formation change is necessary to better utilize Wissa's strengths in the penalty box.
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Tactical analysis of player performance is a staple of sports journalism and influences fan expectations.
Yoane Wissa has failed to adapt to life at Newcastle, and Matthias Jaissle has not been helping.
There is plenty of sympathy for the DR Congo international, as he picked up a long-term injury not long after signing in the summer of 2025.
The injury ultimately meant he missed the African Cup of Nations tournament that season, while also losing out on invaluable time to build on-field relationships with his teammates.
In the end, it was a dismal campaign for the forward, who scored just three goals in 28 games for the Geordies.
Under Jaissle, there was early hope that a corner had been turned, with a goal and assist arriving in the opening two Premier League fixtures.
But since then, Wissa has been virtually ineffective, and the Newcastle manager now needs to have a rethink over the 30-year-old ahead of facing Coventry City.
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