Newcastle United Manager Matthias Jaissle Hopes For Anthony Elanga's Quick Return After Scare

Jaissle: 'Hope It’s True' As Newcastle Win Over Valencia But Worrying Fall Causes Concern

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August 10, 2026 at 07:02 AM

Newcastle United Manager Matthias Jaissle Hopes For Anthony Elanga's Quick Return After Scare

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Concerns As Anthony E(langa) Injured At Mestalla

Newcastle United’s newly appointed manager Matthias Jaissle is holding his breath after winger Anthony Elanga suffered a bad fall during Saturday's friendly against Valencia at the Mestalla. Elanga was stretchered off after facing a hard challenge from veteran defender Jose Gaya, who received an automatic red card.

Mattias Jaissle admitted: 'I felt fear watching him being carried off, but now I'm more relaxed as the medical department shows green lights.' Jaissle, in his first outing as Newcastle boss after signing from Mainz, saw his team fight back to claim a 2-1 victory through substitutes Yoane Wissa and with help from debutants Lukas Hornicek, Aladji Bamba, Bazoumana Touré, and promising teenager Sean Steur.

Newcastle's come-from-behind win sets the tone for their upcoming Premier League opener against Liverpool in two weeks. Jaissle acknowledges there’s still a long journey ahead as he navigates the challenges of his first season.

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Jaislle hopes it is not serious: 'It seems to be not bad, so we are pleased,’ he said.

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