Yoane Wissa needs to assert the same authority he displays while playing for DR Congo at Newcastle United if he is to make a success of his stay at St James' Park.
That is the view of former DR Congo international and ex-West Bromwich Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu, who has backed his fellow countryman to kick on with Newcastle United.
Struggles Since Brentford Move
Wissa has struggled for goals since signing on a £55m deal from Brentford in 2025, with a serious knee injury meaning he didn't make his debut for the Magpies until three months after his arrival. He later admitted he came back too soon, but while he has shown flashes of his Brentford form, he still only has two Premier League goals to his name.
He has been used in the No 10 role by new head coach Matthias Jaissle, but Mulumbu wants to see Wissa impose himself on the side, as he does for DR Congo.
Mulumbu's Verdict
"For Yoane Wissa, he arrived on a major transfer with a substantial fee, which brought high expectations," Mulumbu told Parimatch Online Casino. "He had an interrupted start with an injury, but once he regained fitness, he performed very well.
"He's starting regularly this season, but he needs to score more goals to establish himself as a true leader of the attack. He is already a primary leader for the DR Congo national team, I watch him closely, and he needs to assert that same authority at Newcastle."
"Newcastle is a massive club, on par with Tottenham and Everton. When results drop off, the manager is always vulnerable. A new manager introduces different tactical demands, which makes adapting difficult for any player. But I believe Wissa will stay and become a key figure, because he has already shown the quality he possesses."
International Form
Wissa began the 1-1 draw with Fulham last time out, and has headed off on international duty with DR Congo, with two games against Sierra Leone in the coming week.
Wissa has 13 goals in 44 appearances for his country, with five of those coming in 2026, including three at last summer's World Cup finals.
