Newcastle’s ‘outstanding’ 24-year-old player has been sighted back in training ahead of Dortmund.
Newcastle United has a slew of injuries right now, and they picked up a couple more over the weekend in preparation for their match against Borussia Dortmund.
Dan Burn and Jacob Murphy were forced off during Arsenal’s 1-0 victory, while Eddie Howe did his utmost to keep Callum Wilson on the field by taking him off in the 62nd minute.
With Alexander Isak sidelined with a groin injury, the 31-year-old has been Newcastle’s only healthy striker recently. Given Wilson’s fitness difficulties, Howe has been compelled to manage the number nine with caution.
A new update, however, implies that Howe may have a second striker at his disposal sooner than expected.
Alexander Isak was spotted training in Newcastle ahead of Dortmund.
Isak was expected to return for Newcastle when they face Chelsea at the end of November, the club’s first game following the impending international break.
However, according to the Chronicle, Newcastle may have earned an injury boost.
Isak has been sighted in training ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League showdown with Borussia Dortmund, according to the Chronicle. He was spotted training with Toon physio Dave Galley, according to reports.
It’s unclear whether this implies the 24-year-old will play against Dortmund or Bournemouth this weekend. However, it is heartening to see him return earlier than expected.
Isak has been superb this season, and Howe rated him as ‘amazing’ in the buildup to the Magpies’ latest Champions League encounter. The Swede started against Dortmund that night, but was pulled off due to a groin injury.
He hasn’t been seen since and is now tied for first place in the Toon scoring standings with Callum Wilson, both on seven goals.
It would be a major boost if Isak was available for either Dortmund or Bournemouth, given he was supposed to be out for a few weeks. Newcastle, however, would be cautious not to rush him back after he has already suffered one setback.
