Jaissle on Dedic injury concern and Newcastle United duo’s lack of recent involvement

Matthias Jaissle says Amar Dedic’s hamstring injury “does not look too serious” as Newcastle await further clarity on the defender’s fitness.

Dedic picked up a hamstring problem in the Carabao Cup win over Millwall, but the early signs have left Jaissle hopeful that the injury will not result in a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

The Newcastle boss has also urged youngsters Baz Toure and Aladji Bamba to be patient as they continue to adapt and develop within his first-team squad.

“With Baz, it’s really clear. He’s a young lad,” Jaissle said. “You see the steps in training. He’s really committed.

“But Harvey [Barnes] is performing on a high level, so sometimes you get less playing time.

“It’s the same with AB. We will give them time [to adapt and develop]. We’re not pushing them in getting more minutes. We’re supporting them.”

Reflecting on his side’s start to the season ahead of the game against Leeds on Monday, Jaissle said: “We are fine. We are happy with the start we’ve had definitely.

“But the Premier League is the Premier League. Every matchday it’s top opponents. Again, against Leeds it will be a tough away match.We want to continue that journey. We are ambitious but we are realistic.”