Matthias Jaissle has made his intentions crystal clear ahead of Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup clash with Everton.
The Magpies head coach has promised to go “all in” on the competition this Thursday night.
That means he will not be ringing the changes at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Jaissle wants to maintain the positive momentum built from Sunday’s Premier League victory at Crystal Palace.
He also wants Newcastle to go as deep as possible in a competition the club has enjoyed real success in during recent seasons.
The German coach understands the weight of expectation that comes with the Carabao Cup at this club.
Supporters have tasted glory in the competition and now demand more of the same.
Jaissle is determined to meet those expectations with a strong starting eleven.
United could once again be without Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Lewis Miley for the trip to Merseyside.
Both players missed the win at Selhurst Park at the weekend.
Fernandez-Pardo was ruled out through illness while Miley picked up a knock that kept him sidelined.
Jaissle confirmed on Monday that the pair remain “still doubts” for Thursday’s fourth-round tie.
The head coach will continue to monitor their progress closely over the next 48 hours.
He does not want to take any unnecessary risks with either player’s fitness.
Anthony Elanga and Jacob Ramsey are also under careful observation.
Both midfielders returned to the squad for the Crystal Palace match after spells out injured.
Jaissle will assess whether they are ready to start against Everton before making his final call.
Their physical condition is improving day by day according to the manager.
He remains reluctant to reveal exactly when they will be thrown straight into the starting line-up.
Jaissle has indicated he may make one or two alterations for the cup tie.
However, the overall plan is clear: he wants to field as strong a side as possible.
“We will go all in,” the Newcastle boss stated firmly during his pre-match media duties.
He knows the supporters carry huge expectations into every cup game.
The players and coaching staff share those same high standards.
“They have had a taste now of winning the competition,” Jaissle explained.
Even though the circumstances are different after the summer changes, the desire remains the same.
The club will try its absolute best to progress further in the tournament.
Jaissle pointed to the history of the club in the Carabao Cup as a key reason for his approach.
He intends to select the best possible line-up available to him.
Around 8,000 Newcastle fans are expected to travel to support the team on Thursday night.
That level of away backing underlines just how important this competition still is to the supporters.
Jaissle wants the team to be fully aligned with that passion from the stands.
He repeated his desire to win the match regardless of who ends up starting.
“We still have two days to make the final decision,” he added.
Fans can be sure that a really strong XI will walk out onto the pitch.
While the head coach stayed deliberately vague on individual names, one position looks settled.
Lukas Hornicek is strongly expected to start in goal against Everton.
Ewen Jaouen remains injured and is continuing his recovery.
Jaouen had started the second-round win over West Brom earlier in the competition.
Nick Pope has been the deputy in recent weeks.
Hornicek, however, is the man tipped to wear the gloves on Thursday night.
He already kept goal during the third-round victory at Millwall.
Jaissle spoke about the constant balancing act he faces when selecting teams.
Rotation remains important but so does finding stability across the side.
“We rotated in the centre-back and forward positions quite a lot,” he noted.
Now the priority is bringing more consistency into consecutive matches.
The aim is to string wins together rather than constantly changing the personnel.
Finding the right balance is essential according to the German coach.
Supporters should not expect too many changes from the side that beat Crystal Palace.
Jaissle provided a further update on the fitness of Fernandez-Pardo and Miley.
Both players remain doubts and there are still question marks over their availability.
Two full days remain before a final decision needs to be made on the squad.
The medical staff will not take any additional risks with either man.
On the progress of Elanga and Ramsey, Jaissle was more positive.
Both players are making steady improvements with each passing day.
Their physicality is clearly getting better as they continue to build match fitness.
The manager will not confirm exactly when either will start just yet.
The upward trend in their condition is obvious to everyone at the training ground.
Newcastle’s recent form has shown both the challenges and the potential of this group.
Successive defeats to Coventry City and Aston Villa had tested the squad’s resolve.
Sunday’s much-needed win in the capital restored belief and energy.
Jaissle described the mood around the camp as excellent after the result at Palace.
Everything felt a little different in a positive way.
He even joked that the post-match press conference was the shortest one he has given so far.
Winning games tends to mean fewer difficult questions from the media.
Victories help build confidence and lift the overall mood within the squad.
Even during the recent setbacks the commitment and belief never disappeared.
This group of players has shown maturity when things become stormy.
They stick together and continue working towards the collective goal.
Jaissle believes that mentality will serve the team well as the season progresses.
The Carabao Cup offers another opportunity to build on the Palace performance.
A strong showing against Everton would further reinforce the positive direction.
The head coach is conscious of the club’s recent history in this competition.
Newcastle have enjoyed memorable runs and lifted the trophy in recent years.
That success has raised the bar for what is expected every time the Magpies enter the cup.
Jaissle has made it clear he shares the same ambitious approach as the supporters.
He will not treat the competition as a secondary priority.
The large travelling support expected on Thursday only strengthens that resolve.
Eight thousand fans making the journey sends a powerful message about the importance of the night.
Jaissle wants his players to match that energy from the first whistle.
Selecting a strong side is the most direct way of showing respect to those supporters.
It also maximises the chance of progressing to the next round.
The manager has spoken repeatedly about the need for stability after a period of rotation.
Centre-backs and forwards have been rotated frequently in recent weeks.
Now the focus shifts towards consistency and consecutive positive results.
Too many changes can disrupt the rhythm the team is beginning to find.
Jaissle is carefully managing that balance as he prepares for Everton.
Injury management remains a constant consideration throughout the process.
Fernandez-Pardo and Miley will only be risked if the medical team give full clearance.
The same careful approach applies to Elanga and Ramsey as they continue their recoveries.
Every decision is being made with both the short-term and long-term picture in mind.
Jaissle has stressed that the squad is mature enough to handle difficult periods.
The response to the Coventry and Aston Villa defeats showed that character.
The win at Crystal Palace then provided the reward for sticking together.
That result has lifted the mood and restored a sense of confidence across the group.
The head coach wants to carry that feeling into the cup tie on Thursday.
Going all in with a strong team is the clearest signal he can send.
It shows belief in the current squad and respect for the competition itself.
Newcastle’s recent cup pedigree means every round carries genuine weight.
Jaissle understands that history and is determined to add another chapter.
The players have bought into the same mindset according to the manager.
They share the desire to progress as far as possible in the Carabao Cup.
That collective ambition will be tested against Everton on Thursday night.
A strong starting eleven gives the team the best platform to succeed.
Jaissle has left little doubt about how seriously he is taking the fixture.
The message from the training ground is one of full commitment.
Supporters travelling in large numbers will expect to see a competitive and determined side.
The head coach is preparing exactly that kind of team.
Final decisions on the fringe players will be made closer to kick-off.
Until then the focus remains on recovery, preparation and maintaining the positive mood.
Jaissle’s approach leaves no room for half measures in the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle will go all in against Everton and attempt to continue their strong recent cup tradition.
The coming days will confirm the exact personnel but the intention is already clear.
A strong XI is the plan and winning the match is the only target that matters.
That is the message Matthias Jaissle has delivered ahead of a significant night on Merseyside.