Newcastle United controversy Alexander Isak’s fitness status following his withdrawal prior to the Manchester United match

Newcastle United controversy Alexander Isak’s fitness status following his withdrawal prior to the Manchester United match Newcastle secured a 3-0 victory at the King Power Stadium on

 

 

 

Monday evening, and the 24-goal striker was unable to increase his season tally. The Magpies achieved fifth place in the table by scoring twice and adding another goal in the first half, with Jacob Murphy and Harvey Barnes contributing.

 

 

 

 

After suffering a groin injury during the previous week’s match against Brentford, Isak was considered an injury concern for the upcoming match against Leicester. Eddie Howe, Newcastle’s head coach, stated preceding the Leicester encounter, “He has not been carrying an injury; it was only during the warm-up against Brentford that he felt it and carried it throughout the game.”

 

 

 

 

He experienced it during his match against Liverpool in the Premier League and it resurfaced during his match against Brentford; however, it is a negligible matter. Eddie Howe discusses Alexander Isak’s fitness following Newcastle United’s victory. Although Isak appeared to be frustrated as he was substituted in the second half of the match against Leicester,

 

 

 

 

the striker’s performance in front of goal was largely uneventful, despite Newcastle’s comfortable victory.It is anticipated that Isak will be in good health for the match against Manchester United at St James’ Park on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Joe Willock will be unable to participate in the match due to a concussion, and Anthony Gordon is uncertain. The following players will be absent from the match:

 

 

 

 

Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, and Jamaal Lascelles. Sign up for the Gazette’s complimentary NUFC newsletter to stay informed about the action from St James’ Park and beyond. Howe stated to Sky Sports, “I believe we are in a favourable position.” “Today was always going to be challenging for us, but we commenced the game with such determination and established ourselves in a favourable position.

 

 

 

 

” While we are currently performing with confidence, it will be necessary for us to maintain it, as the subsequent three games are expected to be challenging. “It will be of great significance to us.” It is challenging to consider the implications and ponder too far in advance. We must fulfil our obligation to win contests.

 

 

 

 

Newcastle will play Crystal Palace in their in-hand encounter against the teams in their vicinity following Sunday’s match against Manchester United. Subsequently, they face Ipswich Town, a team that is at risk of relegation, at St. James’ Park, before travelling to Aston Villa, their opponents in the Champions League qualification game. Newcastle United persist in their pursuit of Champions League qualification.

 

 

 

 

Newcastle maintained their pursuit of Champions League qualification with their fourth consecutive victory in all competitions. It is probable that Newcastle will be able to secure a spot in the Champions League group phase of the upcoming season by finishing in fifth place, as they are currently tied with Chelsea in fourth place and have a game in hand.