Alexander Isak STARTS for Newcastle in their FA Cup tie against Brighton after overcoming groin injury – as Eddie Howe reveals his fitness level
- Newcastle’s top scorer missed their trip to Liverpool in midweek due to injury
- Isak has now returned to the fold, quelling any fears of a lengthy spell out
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Eddie Howe has provided the injury update Newcastle were hoping for as Alexander Isak returned to the starting lineup for today’s FA Cup clash against Brighton.
Isak was forced to miss Newcastle’s midweek trip to Liverpool due to a groin injury, sparking fears that the Magpies’ top scorer could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The impact of Isak’s absence was clear to see, with a lack of firepower up top playing its part in a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Anfield.
With a Carabao Cup final against the same opposition just two weeks away, Newcastle were praying that the Swede’s injury would be a minor one.
And in a major boost for the club’s hopes of silverware, Howe has given an overwhelmingly positive update on Isak’s fitness level amid his return to the fold.
‘He’s in,’ Howe told ITV. He’s fully fit, he’s recovered, and we’re delighted he’s back.
‘He’s been a pivotal figure for us, he’s led the line really well and scored a number of goals. We’re delighted he’s ready for the game.’
Alexander Isak returned to Newcastle’s starting lineup after missing the 2-0 loss to Liverpool
