Newcastle's pre-season struggles continued as they fell 3-1 to Everton, prompting head coach Matthias Jaissle to admit he's fully "aware" of the gaps in his squad ahead of the new campaign.
According to BBC News, the friendly defeat exposed weaknesses that Jaissle will now look to address before the Premier League season gets underway. While details of the specific issues weren't outlined, the result adds to questions over how prepared the Magpies are heading into the new term.
Jaissle's honesty about the club's shortcomings suggests reinforcements or tactical adjustments could be on the agenda in the closing weeks of the transfer window, though no concrete plans have been confirmed. Newcastle fans will be hoping the manager's awareness translates into swift action before competitive fixtures begin.