It was tea-time but Matthias Jaissle was burning calories in the gym. Without the Newcastle boss knowing, some journalists stood and watched him bench press a pair of 25kg dumbbells.
BBC Sport examines some of the key themes before Saturday's match (12:30 BST), with Newcastle seeking back-to-back league wins and Bournemouth boss Marco Rose awaiting his first victory. Matthias Jaissle earned his first top-flight win as Newcastle boss against Tottenham last weekend and could easily already have two victories under his belt, with only an injury-time equaliser from Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai denying the Magpies on the opening weekend.
Ben Whiteman says Wrexham's ambition to reach the Premier League was a key driver in his decision to join the club from Preston North End. Ahead of the current campaign, the central midfielder signed a three-year contract with the Red Dragons, who hold the option to extend Whiteman's deal by a further 12 months. The 30-year-old also revealed Ben Sheaf and Ollie Rathbone played a role in his decision to move to the Racecourse Ground.
Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund will meet at PreZero Arena on Saturday afternoon, as both sides continue their Bundesliga campaign. Hoffenheim started the league season with a 3-2 defeat to Koln, while Dortmund opened with a 2-0 win over Hamburger SV. Verdict: Borussia Dortmund to win Best odds: 33/25 Bookmaker: 1xBet Hoffenheim Hoffenheim had a frustrating […] The post Prediction: Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund appeared first on SoccerNews.
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle has hinted that backup goalkeeper Nick Pope could be someone who ends up leaving the club even after the transfer deadline. The Magpies and other Premier League clubs can no longer make signings until January, but there are some leagues around the world where the transfer window is still open. […] The post Matthias Jaissle hints at one Newcastle United star who could still leave after transfer deadline appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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