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Fernandez-Pardo update as Jaissle reveals fitness latest ahead of Fulham trip

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Newcastle United's Matias Fernandez-Pardo has been out with a 'heavy virus' for almost two weeks, according to head coach Matthias Jaissle, and returned to training on Sunday. Fernandez-Pardo missed three matches due to illness. Jaissle said he wasn't physically ready for selection after returning to training.

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Newcastle United's Matias Fernandez-Pardo has been out with a 'heavy virus' for almost two weeks, according to head coach Matthias Jaissle, and returned to training on Sunday. Fernandez-Pardo missed three matches due to illness. Jaissle said he wasn't physically ready for selection after returning to training.

The club is expecting Fernandez-Pardo to return for Saturday's trip to Fulham after a full week of training to build up his fitness. Lewis Miley is also expected to be back in the squad after a minor hamstring issue. The return of Fernandez-Pardo is seen as crucial to bringing fresh impetus to the team.

Fernandez-Pardo's return is eagerly anticipated as the team needs its summer signings to make a bigger impact. The player cost £51m and the club is still waiting to see his best performance in a Newcastle shirt. A sustained run of fitness and positive performances from Fernandez-Pardo could make a difference to the team.

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Matias Fernandez-Pardo has missed Newcastle United’s last three matches, missing more games than expected after falling ill almost two weeks ago. Head coach Matthias Jaissle has now explained the situation, revealing that the forward has been suffering from a 'heavy virus' and only returned to training on Sunday. Fernandez-Pardo was ruled out of our trip to Crystal Palace through illness, was unable to return for the Carabao Cup defeat at Everton and then missed Monday night’s home loss to the Toffees. With his absence continuing, supporters have understandably been looking for some clarity. Jaissle has now revealed that the 21-year-old Belgian had been hit hard by a virus, meaning he was not physically ready to be considered for selection.

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  1. NUFC Blog · rumour · 2026-11-05 13:57 UTC

    Joelinton injury concern as Miley and Fernandez-Pardo tipped to return at Fulham ↗

    Joelinton is reportedly a doubt for Saturday's trip to Fulham, although Newcastle could welcome back Lewis Miley and Matias Fernandez-Pardo at Craven Cottage.

  2. NUFC Blog · reported · 2026-11-04 11:15 UTC

    Fernandez-Pardo update as Jaissle reveals fitness latest ahead of Fulham trip ↗

    Matias Fernandez-Pardo has missed Newcastle United’s last three matches, missing more games than expected after falling ill almost two weeks ago.

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