Matthias Jaissle has just admitted why Newcastle are Liverpool’s ideal Premier League opening day opponent

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Liverpool fans may be slightly nervous about what the new Premier League season holds after a fairly mixed summer so far under Andoni Iraola.The Reds still have two friendlies left to play – one behind closed doors – against Como, but the lack of new signings and a couple of defeats from winning positions have made supporters cautious that another difficult campaign could be in the offing.With their opener against Newcastle United now only 10 days away, fans will be drawing on the inspiration of last August’s Rio Ngumoha-driven late win at St James’ Park in the hope of their team pulling off a repeat. Performances on the pitch haven’t been great either, and after being beaten 3-1 by Everton on Wednesday, Jaissle admitted that his team are not ready to face Liverpool.Jaissle admits Newcastle cannot be at their best vs LiverpoolA trip to St James’ Park is always difficult no matter the situation at the North East club.Nevertheless, Liverpool actually have a brilliant record at the ground, and that may have fed into Jaissle’s negative approach when asked about the clash with the Reds after his team’s loss to Everton.READ MORE: Are Liverpool still trying to sign Ibrahim Mbaye?

Reds react after hearing ‘crazy’ PSG asking price“For sure, we cannot be on the peak (against Liverpool on the opening day). Hopefully there there’s also progress.”Reds must take advantage of Newcastle transitionIn a fairly unbelievable quirk, Liverpool will actually face clubs with brand new managers in each of their opening six matches of the Premier League season.All of those teams will be at various stages of transition – as Liverpool themselves undoubtedly are – but of them all, Newcastle are clearly the least prepared.Howe had been expected to go into the season in charge, and his exit at the end of July has left them without much time to turn things around with Jaissle.The exits of three key players is also likely to hit them hard, and most supporters will not be expecting much from Liverpool’s visit.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesFor the Reds, they absolutely have to take advantage of this.

Though they may struggle initially, Newcastle will surely improve as the season goes on.That will make St James’ a tough place to go once again, and if Liverpool can tick off an early trip to Tyneside with a win – as they did last season – that will be one of the hardest Premier League away grounds boxed off early on. From there, Liverpool and Iraola can look ahead to putting a run together.Of course, there could be a surprise from Newcastle and they could turn up and catch Liverpool cold.