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An official Newcastle United update on Alexander Isak regarding his injury situation.
The striker was forced off during the win over Wolves and after that game Eddie Howe said:
“It was his eye. I’m not 100 percent sure what the issue was but we knew he had to come off.
“Hopefully not serious. He is such an important player to us.”
Then on Thursday, a media exclusive (see below) claimed that whilst there was no ongoing issues from that ball been blasted off the head of Alexander Isak, the striker actually had a different injury problem that could keep him out of this Fulham match, an issue with a toe.
Now on Friday morning, an official Newcastle United update from Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak, has confirmed that Thursday’s media info was on the money…
“The ball grazed his (Alexander Isak’s) eye, we thought that was the main reason for him coming off the pitch.
“Then we found he had a knock on his foot.
“We will find out more today and make a decision on him.”
The Mag report – 19 September 2024:
Alexander Isak could now miss the Fulham match.
The Sweden international was forced off on Sunday at Wolves, not appearing for the second half.
Eddie Howe making a triple substitution at the break.
Sean Longstaff and Joelinton were tactical changes, unlike Alexander Isak.
Eddie Howe confirming this after the game.
Just before half-time the ball was blasted into/off the striker’s face and that was what forced him off.
The Newcastle United Head Coach explaining after the 2-1 victory why Alexander Isak had been subbed:
“It was his eye.
“I’m not 100 percent sure what the issue was but we knew he had to come off.
“Hopefully not serious.
“He is such an important player to us.”
However, it isn’t any eye issue that is the worry with Alexander Isak, with thankfully it appears no lasting problem on that front.
Instead, The Mail have now reported that their information is that the striker has a toe injury, which has made him a doubt for Saturday at Craven Cottage.
For what it’s worth, Alexander Isak couldn’t be seen amongst the official training photos released on Wednesday of the squad training ahead of the Fulham match.
With Callum Wilson still not having returned as yet, if Alexander Isak isn’t available, then we could well see the same attacking formation that played that second half at Molineux, with Gordon through the middle, Barnes on the left and Murphy on the right.
Newcastle United upcoming match schedule, confirmed to end of November:
Saturday 21 September 2024 – Fulham v Newcastle (3pm)
Tuesday 24 September 2024 – AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle (7.45pm) Sky Sports+
Saturday 28 September 2024 – Newcastle v Man City (12.30 pm) TNT Sports
Saturday 5 October – Everton v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports
Saturday 19 October – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)
Sunday 27 October – Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports
Saturday 2 November – Newcastle v Arsenal (12.30pm) TNT Sports
Sunday 10 November – Forest v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports
Monday 25 November – Newcastle v West Ham (8pm) Sky Sports
Saturday 30 November – Crystal Palace v Newcastle

 
