Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has provided an update on Alexander Isak ’s fitness ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Isak missed Newcastle’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday with a slight groin problem but returned to the starting lineup for their dramatic FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton on Sunday.
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is unsure whether he will have his top scorer Alexander Isak available for Sunday's FA Cup last-16 match against Brighton & Hove Albion, but is positive the striker is not facing a long layoff.
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Newcastle United are reportedly planning to hold contract talks with Alexander Isak to fend off potential suitors like Liverpool, Arsenal and PSG.
The change to five at the back caught us all by surprise but it was a brilliant move by Eddie Howe and the coaching team. They played with such tactical awareness and intelligence but still attacked with their usual hunger, aggression, and energy - and delivered a huge performance.
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