German coach Matthias Jaissle has taken at Newcastle, who open their season against Liverpool. (AP PHOTO)German coach Matthias Jaissle has taken at Newcastle, who open their season against Liverpool. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAPNewcastle have confirmed the hiring of 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as coach to replace Eddie Howe, who stepped down after nearly five years in charge. Last year, Newcastle sold top scorer Alexander Isak and finished 12th, missing out on Champions League qualification. Howe twice led Newcastle to Champions League qualification and won the English League Cup in 2025 to end the club's 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy.