Yoane Wissa FPL: Newcastle's £6.0m Striker Battle

The short answer

Yoane Wissa has complicated Newcastle's striker decision in a useful way for FPL managers.

Wissa came on at half-time in Matthias Jaissle's first match as Newcastle head coach and scored twice in a 2-1 win at Valencia.

He costs £6.0m, the same as William Osula and Nick Woltemade.

Valencia context

Valencia led 1-0 but had José Gayà sent off in the 35th minute.

Wissa entered at half-time and:

• Equalised in the 52nd minute after a defensive mistake
• Scored again in the 76th minute from Bazoumana Touré's square pass

The brace is encouraging, but most of Wissa's minutes came against ten men.

Jaissle's first shape

Newcastle listed a 4-2-3-1. Osula and Woltemade both started, while Wissa entered after the break.

That makes the next strong-lineup match important. Managers need to know who gets the central striker minutes when Jaissle picks his preferred XI.

£6.0m Newcastle forwards

There is no reason to guess when all three cost the same.

Fixtures say wait

The first two fixtures give managers time to observe the new coach before targeting the better run.

OneFPL verdict

Wissa is a watchlist player, not a Gameweek 1 lock. The brace matters, but so do the red card and his half-time introduction.

The best approach is to watch the opening games and target the confirmed striker from Gameweek 3 if the role becomes clear.

Use the OneFPL Player Lab, Fixtures, and the Newcastle FPL guide.

FAQ

How much is Wissa in FPL?

£6.0m.

How many goals did he score against Valencia?

Two after coming on at half-time.

Who is Newcastle's first-choice striker?

It is not yet clear under Matthias Jaissle.

Sources

• Valencia 1-2 Newcastle report
• Newcastle match centre and formation
• Official FPL player list