Training typically ramps up when a new manager comes in as players aim to impress, but the German’s twice-daily sessions have reportedly been “off the charts” for intensity.
That level of effort is non-negotiable for Jaissle who, like Howe, expects players to practice as they intend to perform and carry that energy into matches.
At RB Salzburg, where he won back-to-back league titles and reached the Champions League last 16, his aggressive side led Austria per game in high turnovers (9.8) and possession regains in the final third (5.6).
Al-Ahli produced similarly intense metrics under him—8.2 high turnovers per game and 47.6 duels won—while he adapted his methods with a new group to secure consecutive Asian Champions League crowns.
Finding that balance, as he did in Saudi Arabia, will be vital in the Premier League, marrying front-foot, vertical play with a robust defensive platform.
Little wonder Jaissle has already highlighted the importance of clean sheets, and one session’s volume of recovery runs left players visibly drained.
Training eased on Thursday after Jaissle—stopwatch around his neck—noticed his squad’s legs were “heavy”.
He seems calm in interviews, but turns into a relentless presence on the training pitch.
Jaissle has arrived with three assistants—Alexander Hauser, Engin Yanova and Florens Koch—two coach analysts, Maximilian Fischer and Steffen Konrad, and a goalkeeping coach, Alexander Bade.
In his first address he also made clear that those already at the club must “raise the standards”.
Aware that Liverpool have had longer to adjust to life under new manager Andoni Iraola, staff have been working into the early hours on preparation and analysis.
New Czech Republic goalkeeper Hornicek only arrived less than a week ago, yet he’s already had a crash course in the Premier League’s added set-piece physicality and how to handle towering opponents crowding him after his £25.7m move from Braga.
Is he up for the battle?
“For sure,” Hornicek said.
Newcastle‘s young squad will need that mindset in the weeks, months and years ahead.