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What Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle did after horror tackle on Anthony Elanga Anthony Elanga was on the receiving end of a horrific late tackle from Valencia's Jose Gaya on Saturday evening, which led to the Newcastle United star being stretchered off the pitch Matthias Jaissle was straight in the faces of Valencia players and staff following Jose Gaya's ruthless late challenge on Anthony Elanga on Saturday evening. Newcastle United travelled to the Mestalla to take on Los Murciélagos in pre-season, with hopes of pumping minutes into the legs of first-team players as the new Premier League campaign fast approaches. It marked Jaissle's first game in charge of the Magpies following his succession of Eddie Howe. However, the contest under a Spanish sunset was far from plain sailing. Already trailing by a goal due to Filip Ugrinic's long-range wonder strike, matters went from bad to worse for United when Gaya ran through Elanga 10 minutes ahead of the break. It was a cynical challenge from the Valencia full-back, who connected with the shin of the Magpies' winger at pace in a dangerous challenge - despite the contest having no competitive value. The Newcastle bench were immediately incensed by the foul, with players quickly confronting Gaya for his actions as substitutes and coaching staff also rushed onto the field of play to protect their team-mate. Jaissle, meanwhile, was reportedly furious in the faces of Valencia players and coaching staff at the challenge, which resulted in a straight red card for Gaya. Official premium experiences available now for the 26/27 Premier League season. Make it easier than ever to turn a regular fixture into something genuinely unforgettable. FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK! Keep up with all the Newcastle United latest via the Chronicle’s dedicated Facebook page While Elanga left the pitch on a stretcher, as United fans feared for the worst on the verge of an important Premier League season, Chronicle Live can now reveal that the injury to the winger isn't as bad as first thought. Elanga was up and walking in the dressing room after receiving treatment, and is believed to have suffered a contusion to the shin. Sky's Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle includes at least 215 live Premier League clashes across the 2026/27 season with more than 1,400 live games across the EFL and beyond, plus F1, golf and darts. Every subscription now comes with 135 channels alongside free subscriptions to HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu. Despite the agony which comes with such an injury, Elanga is believed to have miraculously avoided any significant injury. It comes as Newcastle United managed to run out 2-1 winners over Valencia at the Mestalla, with a Yoane Wissa brace making the difference in the second-half. Newcastle will now turn their attention to Wednesday's clash with Everton, before they face Bayer Leverkusen and Strasbourg next Saturday and Sunday, respectively.