Yoane Wissa has opened up on the 'very difficult moments' he has struggled with during his first year at Newcastle United after his brilliant display against Liverpool.
The 29-year-old put in a player of the match display in the Magpies' opening game of the 2026/27 season, setting up United's second goal for Joe Willock in their 2-2 draw at St James' Park on Sunday.
The DR Congo international covered every blade of grass in a breathless performance as he finally looked like the player Newcastle shipped out £55million to sign from Brentford last summer.
Tough start on Tyneside
Wissa struggled in his first season on Tyneside, picking up a knee injury just days after his move that ruled him out of action for three months and that recovery, coupled with a disjointed pre-season, set him back as he looked to make an impact for his new side.
He scored just three goals in his first season at the club, having scored 20 for Brentford the season previously, but he managed to score three goals for his country in this summer's World Cup.
He carried that momentum into a positive pre-season, too, scoring twice in the win over Valencia earlier this month and those performances translated into an accomplished start to the season on Sunday.
'Very, very tough'
Wissa has always been steadfast in his desire to earn the approval of Newcastle fans and that was again transparent when he addressed the media in the mixed zone after Sunday's draw as he opened up on his tough start to life in the north east.
“It’s been very, very difficult for me since I joined the club,
