Jaissle: Injury setback paved way to Newcastle job

A career-ending knee injury at 25 became the catalyst for Matthias Jaissle's rise to Newcastle boss.

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What happened. Matthias Jaissle opened up about how a serious knee injury ended his playing career at 25, but he now sees it as a positive turning point that led him to managing Newcastle United.

• Jaissle described the injury as the biggest setback of his life.
• He replaced Eddie Howe, who stepped down before the season.
• Key players like Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon left the club.

“I had to stop and quit my career as a footballer quite early, but that also showed me that you can see all challenges in a positive way.”

— Matthias Jaissle

Jaissle embraces the challenge at Newcastle, focusing on opportunities despite financial constraints and player departures.

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