Three huge concerns from Newcastle 0-1 Everton

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Newcastle United lost 1-0 to Everton at St James' Park, with the Toffees exploiting Newcastle's midfield weaknesses. The only goal came via Thierno Barry after a mistake by Lukas Hornicek. The crowd turned on the team and manager after the final whistle, booing and jeering at the players. The atmosphere was subdued due to repeated mistakes and ineffective tactics.

Newcastle's performance was severely lacking, with a non-existent midfield and poor defense. Everton didn't have to be particularly good to win, simply keeping their shape and exploiting Newcastle's weaknesses. The team managed only two shots on target out of 17, highlighting their misfiring attack. Manager Jaissle faces a significant challenge to turn this around.

The team's regression has been notable since a promising start, with some players seemingly having given up. Jaissle's tactics and formation have been questioned, with some players not being utilized effectively. The manager's ability to recover from losing the crowd's support is uncertain. Changes are needed, potentially including more playing time for younger players like Sean Steur.