December 3rd 2024.
During Newcastle's recent match against Crystal Palace, Alexander Isak had to leave the field due to an injury. Since then, he has not been able to train with the team. However, there is still a chance that he could join them for their upcoming game against Liverpool on Wednesday evening.
Isak, a key player for manager Eddie Howe, only played for 22 minutes before being substituted by Harvey Barnes. It was reported that he had suffered a painful knock to his hip. If Isak is unable to play during this busy period of the season, it would be a big blow for Howe and the team. While Howe did not confirm whether Isak would be available for the next game, he did mention that the injury was not serious.
"He took a knock to his hip and was unable to continue," Howe said during a press conference on Tuesday. "We have not seen him in training yet, but I do not believe it is a long-term injury. We will have to wait and see. It will depend on how quickly he recovers and manages any pain."
Isak himself seemed positive about his fitness, telling beIN Sports, "I am feeling good. It was a painful knock, but I am recovering well."
Unfortunately, Howe has had to deal with back-to-back disappointing results. In addition to Isak's injury, defender Dan Burn has also been playing through an ankle problem. Despite this, he is expected to be on the field for the game against Liverpool.
"Dan played really well in the last game," Howe said. "When he was suspended, we used that time to rest his ankle and get it back to 100%. He had a bit of a rough time during that period, but he has been to see specialists and has had minimal training time. Despite that, he was outstanding against Crystal Palace."
Newcastle will face a tough challenge against the Premier League leaders, especially after their recent loss to West Ham and draw against Palace. However, Howe remains confident in his team's ability to handle the in-form side.
"I believe we are always confident at home," he stated. "Regardless of the opponent, we need to be at our best and learn from our previous games in order to improve. We have had some encouraging results in the past, such as beating Chelsea in the cup and Arsenal at home. There is no reason why we cannot continue this positive run."
"We need to approach the game with the right mindset," Howe continued. "We must neutralize their strengths and be strong defensively, while also utilizing our own unique strengths when playing at home."
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