Before Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool, Alexander Isak submits a ‘dramatic’ 49-word injury claim.

Before Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool, Alexander Isak submits a ‘dramatic’ 49-word injury claim. Isak is scheduled to appear in his 100th game for

 

 

 

Newcastle at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. He will be seeking to increase his tally of 57 goals for the club when he faces off against Liverpool. Since joining the club, the 25-year-old has scored three goals in five appearances against the Premier League leaders.

 

 

 

 

 

However, Isak’s fitness has been a significant topic of discussion in the weeks leading up to the Carabao Cup final. Due to a groin injury, the striker was unable to participate in Newcastle’s most recent 2-0 loss to Liverpool in the Premier League.

 

 

Subsequently, he was substituted for Brighton in the FA Cup. Newcastle’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester United two years ago resulted in Isak being named on the substitutes.

 

 

 

 

However, he is now one of the most highly sought-after strikers in Europe and is a guaranteed starter in Howe’s team when he is healthy. “I believe that I have the mentality to improve, hard work, and training,” Isak stated when discussing his progress since the previous final. “I am driven by a strong desire to excel in my professional life and become the best version of myself.”

 

 

 

 

“I have teammates who assist me in my development, including numerous players who have been with the team since my arrival. I believe that as time progresses, you develop stronger relationships with one another, and you all continue to benefit from one another.”Newcastle United is expected to be without four players for their match against Liverpool. Newcastle did not acquire any new injury concerns during their 1-0 victory over West Ham United on Monday.

 

 

 

 

However, Sven Botman and Lewis Hall have undergone injury surgery in the past week, which will result in their protracted absence. Jamaal Lascelles is also unavailable due to an ACL injury, and Anthony Gordon is suspended as a result of his red card against Brighton. Head coach Eddie Howe evaluated the fitness of his squad, stating, “Yes, of course the long-term now.

 

 

 

 

Lewis Hall is recuperating from his operation, Sven is recuperating from his operation, Jamal is still making progress towards his return, Anthony is suspended, and we hope to have a full squad aside from that.” In anticipation of the final on Sunday, Newcastle summoned 20-year-old striker Ben Parkinson to participate in training.

 

 

 

 

The Under-21s forward made his competitive début for The Magpies last season; however, he was unable to participate in the first two months of 2025 as a result of an injury. As a consequence of the most recent injury setbacks, it is probable that he will be assigned to the bench on Sunday.