Newcastle limp to Leverkusen loss as identity crisis deepens

Newcastle's pre-season stutter continues with a 2-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen at St James' Park.

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What happened. Newcastle lost 2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen in Matthias Jaissle's first home game, with goals from Maza and Boniface for the visitors and Thiaw for Newcastle.

• Leverkusen scored after 44 seconds through Maza.
• Thiaw equalized with a header before half-time.
• Boniface scored the 82nd-minute winner.

“We're not concerned (about Liverpool being so soon). We know the reality and we'll do the best out of the reality.”

— Matthias Jaissle

Newcastle face Liverpool in their Premier League opener next Sunday, with concerns over squad quality and character.

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