Newcastle were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. And supporters are far from happy with one player who let his side down on the night.
Although both sides put the pressure on one another in search of a goal, neither was able to break the deadlock in the first half. However, Pep Guardiola's side went in front after Jeremy Doku's low cross was steered home by Antoine Semenyo.
Just minutes later, City thought they had their second when Semenyo inventively backheeled a corner past Nick Pope. However, the goal was disallowed, with Erling Haaland accused of interfering with play from an offside position.
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Although the hosts pushed forward in search of an equaliser, they were dealt a huge blow to their hopes of reaching another final when Rayan Cherki swept home Rayan Ait-Nouri's cutback. Newcastle now have it all to do in the second leg on Wednesday 4th February.
Newcastle Need More From Star Who Was Disappointing vs City
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola
Although a match against City is never easy, the visitors were coming to St James' Park with just two wins in their last five. With the roars of the home crowd behind them, Newcastle were in a good position to get the upper hand in the semi-final tie.
And while the Magpies were beaten on the night, there were numerous chances for them beat Trafford for a goal of their own. Many of these fell the way of Yoane Wissa, but the summer signing from Brentford was far too wasteful.
Just five minutes it, the striker had a wonderful chance to put the Magpies in front when he was played through by Jacob Murphy, but his effort was well over the goal. And in the second half, he had another chance in the 50th minute, but Trafford was able to push his effort onto the woodwork.
Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa
While it might be encouraging that he was getting in dangerous positions, Eddie Howe and the Newcastle faithful would have wanted far more from their £55m signing, especially as chances against City are usually few and far between. Wissa certainly found it hard to get involved on the night, managing just 11 touches over the course of the game and completing just 60% of his passes.
Check Out Wissa's Stats From the Game Below:
Yoane Wissa in Newcastle 0-2 Man City
Minutes Played
Total Shots
Shots on Target
Big Chances Missed
Touches
Possession Lost
Accurate Passes
Brought off in the 69th minute for Nick Woltemade, the German international should be back into the starting line-up for Newcastle's upcoming Premier League game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday afternoon. Wissa still appears to be finding his rhythm, having missed a chunk of the season with injury, which means Howe simply can't put all his chips on him just yet.
Newcastle Fans Tear into Wissa For His Performance vs City
Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa in action with Manchester City's Max Alleyne
Newcastle fans inside St James' Park certainly wanted more from Wissa against City, and that sentiment is one that is shared by those watching at home. Reacting to the striker's performance on social media, one supporter wrote: "Yoanne Wissa has been shocking this game."
That was echoed by another, who said: "Wissa is having a nightmare." And one more added: "Wissa flops again."
Labelled 'woeful' by a fellow Newcastle supporter, another, reflecting on his first half performance, said: "Poor first half from Wissa. Need to win this first leg."
A separate user tweeted: "Wissa was absolutely useless tonight." And a final supporter said: "Wissa was a waste of money, please take that number from him!"