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Newcastle's centre-backs are well suited to Jaissle's 4-2-3-1 system.
Jaissle deployed Botman and Thiaw in a back four against Bournemouth, drawing 2-2. With Dan Burn unavailable, the pairing has shown it can operate in his high defensive line.
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Thiaw and Botman held their shape against Bournemouth only because they faced Osula's absence and Joelinton's absence meant Newcastle sat deeper than Jaissle intends; when those midfielders return, the centre-backs will be exposed.
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