Newcastle United coach Matthias Jaissle overcame childhood tumour to play and coach

Newcastle United coach Matthias Jaissle overcame childhood tumour to play and coach

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Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle faced a serious health challenge at age five when he had a tumour that temporarily left him unable to move his neck. Despite this early adversity, he went on to have a playing career and later transitioned into coaching, now leading the team in Tyneside.

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