Newcastle United needed some good news before heading to Selhurst Park, and Matthias Jaissle has finally provided a sliver of it. Anthony Elanga could be in the squad for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace, while Jacob Ramsey has also taken a step forward in his recovery this week. It is not a full-blown injury miracle, but after a frustrating spell, Newcastle will gladly take any sign that their options are beginning to return.
Jaissle delivered the update on Friday afternoon at The KNOX Media Centre, and his message was clear enough: Elanga has trained this week, worked hard, and may be ready to travel, even if he is not yet in any shape to play a full 90 minutes. That alone is significant for a player who has missed the last four league games with a hamstring injury. In a squad that has had to shuffle through absences, simply getting Elanga back into the conversation changes the feel of the week.
Ramsey’s return is being handled carefully
The news on Jacob Ramsey is more cautious, but still encouraging. The midfielder suffered a thigh injury in a pre-match warm-up against Leeds United last month, and Jaissle made it clear that Newcastle will not rush him. He is back on the grass, which is progress, but the club want to take things step by step and manage his load carefully. That is the sensible approach, even if it does underline how careful Newcastle have to be with players returning from injury.
Jaissle’s comments also cut through the noise around Newcastle’s recent run. He admitted there is a setback at the moment and acknowledged the disappointment of the fans, but he stressed that the group can only control what happens next. That means the focus stays on Crystal Palace, where Newcastle are chasing their first win at Selhurst Park since November 2020. Back then, Callum Wilson and Joelinton scored late in a 2-0 victory, a reminder that this fixture can turn quickly if Newcastle manage the pressure and the moment.
The larger issue is simple: Newcastle need bodies back, and they need them back properly. Elanga’s possible inclusion is the more immediate boost, because he could at least add depth and pace to the matchday squad. Ramsey is a longer-term gain if his recovery continues without setbacks. Either way, this is the kind of team-news update that matters before a difficult away trip in South London in November. Jaissle has not solved every problem, but he has at least given Newcastle a reason to believe Sunday could bring a little more control than the recent run has offered.
