Wissa & Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly - ratings

What the report says

Newcastle United began the Matthias Jaissle era with a 2-1 pre-season friendly win over Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium, according to BBC Sport Football. Yoane Wissa scored both goals after coming off the bench, while new signing Bazoumana Toure played a key part in the turnaround by helping force the mistake that led to the first equaliser and then setting up the winner.

Valencia had taken the lead through Filip Ugrinic, whose curling effort put the Spanish side in front before Newcastle responded. Wissa levelled with a composed close-range finish and later struck again to secure the result in Jaissle’s first match in charge. BBC Sport said the substitute impressed immediately and added that Toure, another debutant, looked lively and direct.

The report also highlighted several other Newcastle players, including Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Elanga, Malick Thiaw and debutant Henry Johnson, as the club used the game to assess squad options and new arrivals. Elanga was forced off after a heavy challenge, though Newcastle were hopeful the injury was not serious.

More broadly, the match offered an early look at Jaissle’s squad building ahead of the season, with younger players and recent signings featuring prominently. Friendly results are not a reliable guide to competitive form, but they can still provide an early indication of fitness, depth and tactical ideas.