Matthias Jaissle will want more from his Newcastle United team as an attacking unit after they struggled to create chances against Bournemouth on Saturday.

A wonder goal from Harvey Barnes and a fine finish from Jacob Ramsey after the ball broke loose in the box meant that the Magpies secured a 2-2 draw at St. James' Park.

However, the home side only created one 'big chance' and racked up 0.71 xG across the 90 minutes against the Cherries, which speaks to how little they created in terms of clear-cut opportunities.

One of the attacking players who did not take their opportunity to make an impact at the top end of the pitch was attacking midfielder Joe Willock, who should now be dropped from the team.

Why Joe Willock should be dropped by Newcastle

With some exciting options waiting to be unleashed on Tyneside, the former Arsenal man needed to deliver a strong performance to solidify his place in the starting line-up.

Unfortunately, Willock did not deliver a performance that suggests that he should be in the XI again when the Magpies face Leeds United in their next match in the Premier League next weekend.

The English midfielder, given a 6/10 player rating, was unspectacular in his play on the ball in the final third, and Jaissle needs more from the player starting in the number ten role, as they should be the one pulling strings and making things happen.

He came off the pitch with no shots on target or chances created for the team in 63 minutes of action, as the attacking midfielder was unable to be a difference-maker in the final third from the number ten position.

Willock, therefore, should be dropped from the team after an ineffectual attacking display and should be replaced by one of the exciting players waiting on the bench.

How Newcastle can replace Joe Willock

The Magpies faithful love players who have a bit of flair about them. Allan Saint-Maximin was a fan favourite during his time at St. James' Park because of the skills and flicks that he produced in the final third, and Jaissle could unearth his own version of the Frenchman.

Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who joined from Lille on deadline day, came off the bench to make his debut in the Premier League against Bournemouth on Saturday.

The Spanish star, who can play anywhere across the frontline, came on for the final 27 minutes of the match and looked like a real live wire in the final third of the pitch.

He earned a 7/10 player rating for his cameo off the bench after producing a few clever turns and dribbles to make things happen in and around the box, although he was not able to register a goal or an assist.

Fernandez-Pardo completed 100% of his dribbles and won two of his three duels in his short time on the pitch for the Magpies, as he provided the supporters with a glimpse at the kind of excitement that he can offer.

His form for Lille in Ligue 1 in the 2025/26 campaign suggests that he does have the potential to be a Saint-Maximin-esque attacking talent for Jaissle if he can hit his stride in England.

The 21-year-old talent ranked in the top 1% of his positional peers in the French top-flight for touches in the opposition's box, xA, and successful dribbles, which shows how influential he can be in the final third.

His dribble numbers for Lille suggest that his cameo against Bournemouth is a sign of things to come, rather than being a flash in the pan, as he constantly looks to beat opposition players with the ball at his feet to excite supporters and make things happen for his side.

If he can settle into life in the Premier League and deliver consistent attacking quality as a dribbler, scorer, and a creator, as his statistics for Lille suggest that he can, then the forward could become Tyneside's new Saint-Maximin.

The French star, who scored 13 goals and provided 21 assists in his career at the club, was an exciting winger who got supporters out of their seats with his direct play and ability to commit defenders.

Now, Fernandez-Pardo could follow in his footsteps and a start in place of Willock against Leeds could provide him with the platform to kickstart his Premier League career.