Matias Yilse, the German manager of Newcastle United, confirmed on 5 November 2026 that he still enjoys the trust and backing of the club’s hierarchy, even as the team has slipped to 13th place in the Premier League. During a press conference, Yilse said he tries not to follow what is written in the media, but acknowledges that some comments reach him. He highlighted the club’s commitment to him amid a flurry of rumours and stated that he remains focused on the task at hand. Newcastle’s recent form has been poor: the club has lost four of its last five matches and was knocked out early from the EFL Cup. The team also suffered a home defeat to Everton, marking a second loss to the same opponent in less than a week. Yilse stressed that he does not need special meetings with club