Update on expected return for Alexander Isak from latest injury at Villa – Now made public

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Alexander Isak cut a forlorn figure as he was forced off at Villa Park on Tuesday night.

The latest injury issue for Newcastle United’s record signing.

After the match, Eddie Howe said (see below) ‘We are hopeful it is not a serious injury. It doesn’t look too bad. But it’s very early to say that, we need a proper diagnosis and then assess where we are.’

Now on Wednesday night we have had an update via The Telegraph.

They report that their information now is ‘Early indication is that Alexander Isak will be out for around two to four weeks with his groin injury. But it’s still too early to say for sure and we’ve had bad news before after scans etc this season.’

Looking at the fixtures (see below), a two week absence would see Alexander Isak miss the Luton and Forest Premier League matches.

Whilst four weeks would also see the Sweden international striker miss Bournemouth and Arsenal in the Premier League, with potentially a return for the Blackburn FA Cup match on the midweek of Wednesday 28 February (we are still waiting for a confirmed date / time for that fifth round match).

Obviously here’s hoping that it is the lower end of this estimate from The Telegraph report, or at the very least, not longer than the four weeks upper estimate.

The next question then for most Newcastle United fans I would imagine, is when will Callum Wilson be able to return…?

The Mag report – Earlier today (Wednesday 31 January 2024):

An official Newcastle United injury update.

This follows the 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

United getting back to winning ways in the Premier League, making it three wins in a row in all competitions.

Eddie Howe with a lot of positives.

However, the Head Coach delivering an official Newcastle United injury update following the game.

Eddie Howe speaking after Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 3 to NUFC TV:

“I think Martin Dubravka is ok, hopefully.

“Regarding Alex[ander Isak], it looks like he has a slight groin problem.

“Fingers cross it is nothing too serious and he is back pretty quickly.

“We are hopeful to get…

“Well we do have some players in and around returning…

“So with today’s result, hopefully not losing Alex for too long.

“It could be a big bonus for us [with other players close to returning].”

Eddie Howe in his press conference following the win over Villa, was also asked about Alexander Isak and the injury / availability situation generally:

“I would like to say it was my decision to make the change, but it was Alex’s decision, he said he had to come off.

“We are hopeful it is not a serious injury.

“It doesn’t look too bad.

“But it’s very early to say that, we need a proper diagnosis and then assess where we are.

“There are players close.

“They are getting there.

“Harvey Barnes would probably be the closest.

“I think Callum has been doing well but we haven’t seen him in training yet.

“The others are a bit behind them.”

Stats via BBC Sport:

Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 3 – Tuesday 30 January 2024 8.15pm:

Goals: