September 27th 2024.
During last weekend's match against Fulham, Alexander Isak played through a toe injury, showing his dedication to the team. However, this may have taken a toll on his health as manager Eddie Howe revealed that Isak is now a major injury concern for Newcastle United's upcoming game against Manchester City.
Isak has only managed to score one goal in the five Premier League games he has played this season and during the last match, he failed to even register a shot on target. The Swedish international had to receive a pain-killing injection in order to play against Fulham and has not been able to train this week in preparation for City's visit to St James' Park on Saturday.
During his press conference on Friday, Howe shared that if Isak is unable to play, Anthony Gordon will take on a central role in Newcastle's attack. This is due to Callum Wilson still being sidelined with a back injury. When asked about the team's current injuries, Howe stated that there are no players returning to the squad, but Matt Targett may be able to train today after dealing with a severe case of eczema for the past few weeks.
Regarding Isak's injury, Howe confirmed that he is still struggling with his toe problem and it may affect his availability for the game against City. The striker trained before the Fulham match after receiving the injection, but towards the end of the game, he started to feel discomfort in his toe. After the match, the pain worsened and he has not been able to train this week. A decision will have to be made today on whether he can train and play or if he must sit out of the game.
In the event that Isak is unable to play, Howe shared that Gordon will be stepping up as the team's third striker. He may not have the same style of play as Wilson and Isak, but his cleverness and ability to play in a drifting position make him a valuable asset to the team. In the second half of their match against Wolves, Gordon showcased his skills and Howe believes he can be just as effective in this upcoming game.
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