Newcastle United's German head coach Matthias Jaissle (L) reacts as Bayer Leverkusen's French defender #44 Jeanuel Belocian (C) vies with Newcastle United's English striker #62 Sean Neave during the pre-season friendly football match between Newcastle United and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on August 15, 2026. (Photo by SCOTT HEPPELL / AFP via Getty Images)