Newcastle Backs Fernandez-Pardo During Premier League Adaptation

Newcastle United is giving Matias Fernandez-Pardo time to adapt after the £51m summer signing arrived from Lille, with manager Matthias Jaissle backing the 21-year-old Belgium international to develop into a top striker at St James' Park.

According to inews.co.uk, Newcastle rebuilt its attack around pace with Fernandez-Pardo, William Osula and Anthony Elanga, but injuries have limited the new front three's early impact. The club believes Fernandez-Pardo has shown exceptional speed and intensity despite a slow start in front of goal.

The inews.co.uk report said Newcastle viewed the forward's pressing ability as a major strength, with his display against Hull City helping create space for teammates despite not producing scoring chances.

Newcastle recruitment figures described Fernandez-Pardo's effort as "unselfish" and highlighted his ability to maintain his physical output.

The same report said Newcastle insiders believe his early performance data is "off the charts" and praised "his ability to do it time and time and time again". They also compared aspects of his work rate to Anthony Gordon.

Those familiar with Fernandez-Pardo's performances also described him as "a player that other teams won't like playing against". Newcastle had pursued him throughout the summer after interest from clubs including Atletico Madrid and Liverpool.

Recruitment sources said there was "total buy-in" for the move and viewed Fernandez-Pardo as a potential "2.0" signing. They also described him as a "confident, ambitious lad" who wanted to join Newcastle.

Jaissle said Newcastle's new approach requires patience as the squad develops. The manager told ChronicleLive that Fernandez-Pardo arrived late, had almost no pre-season and spent three weeks with Belgium without significant playing or training time.

"He has everything to be a top striker. He's technically gifted. I'm 100% sure that he will have a bright future with us," said Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle United manager.

Jaissle added that the club will continue supporting the young forward as he adjusts to the Premier League after scoring 12 Ligue 1 goals before his move.

"We need to give him time. We need to be patient with him. From us, he's totally getting that. We support him, and then you will see that we will get many, many great performances back," said Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle United manager.

"He's a young lad, a really young lad. It's part of the brave way, the brave journey we're taking here," said Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle United manager.

Jaissle also discussed Yoane Wissa's role behind the striker, saying the forward has provided flexibility as Newcastle considers attacking combinations.

"I think the same like I mentioned already, a player who can play multiple positions. He feels really comfortable also playing behind the striker," said Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle United manager.

"He's bringing another element into the team then. So I don't want to stick and predict now his future position because I also want to have the open cards. But he's doing an amazing job on the 10 behind the striker," said Matthias Jaissle, Newcastle United manager.