Jaissle on Dedic injury, being 'in love' with Hall and Elland Road test

Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Leeds United at Elland Road (kick-off 20:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Despite being forced off the pitch against Millwall , Amar Dedic's hamstring injury "doesn't look too serious". However, it is unclear whether the right-back will be available for selection. Jaissle confirmed Lewis Miley, who is a natural central midfielder, is still an option at right-back. Summer signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo is "getting closer" to first-team action. Jaissle explained: "We need to be smart with his load management, but he is getting more minutes now. He's had almost a full training week, which will help him a lot." A late decision will be made around his availability. On Bazoumana Toure and Aladji Bamba struggling for game time: "We said we would give them time from the beginning. We aren't externally pushing them to get more minutes. We are encouraging their normal progress and we are supporting them in getting there." Lukas Hornicek is "doing an amazing job so far" in goal. The 24-year-old is "performing so well and dealing with the pressure of the Premier League" after signing from Portuguese top-flight side Braga this summer. On why he would like Lewis Hall to pen a new contract: "I'm in love with what I've seen from him. He is an amazing player with huge potential. It makes me so happy that I could potentially have him here in the long term." On being unbeaten in his first five games in charge: "We are happy with the start we have had. It definitely isn't normal after such a short amount of time together, but we want to continue that journey. We are ambitious but we are also realistic." He added: "We haven't had much training time but I'm impressed with how open-minded the players are, how fast they learn and how committed they are to what we are doing. It is a huge advantage if you already have these fundamentals in place. It makes me happy." Jaissle intends on revealing his "five- or six-player" leadership group "in a couple of days", but he also wants to extend "the responsibility and the privilege" of being a leader to all of his players this season. "Top team" Leeds United, who are also on an unbeaten run in the Premier League, have already shown "how they can challenge every opponent" this season. On whether he will look to park the bus: "You obviously want to put your stamp on the pitch but we will need to be smart, adjust and use our momentum in the game. It is easier said than done sometimes, but we have more than one plan." It will be "special" to experience the Elland Road atmosphere. He added: "If we - both our players and our fans - can match it, we can take home a good result." Listen to more from Jaissle above or on BBC Sounds here Got a question about Newcastle? Get in touch here and we'll seek answers from our experts [BBC]