Howe offers Isak replace as Newcastle bid to go prime
Howe offers Isak replace as Newcastle bid to go prime


Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has supplied a number of essential updates on his squad’s health forward of their upcoming Premier League conflict in opposition to Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Chatting with the press, Howe mentioned star striker Alexander Isak, who picked up a foot harm and was substituted in final weekend’s victory in opposition to Wolves.

Howe defined that the choice to take away the Swedish striker was precautionary, citing an uncommon eye harm and a knock to the foot: “It was a wierd one together with his eye, the ball simply grazed it.

“We felt on the time that was the primary motive for him coming off the pitch. He took a knock to his foot as properly, and it’s a mix of the 2. We’ll decide immediately.”

Howe did affirm that Callum Wilson will certainly not be obtainable for the Fulham match.

The England worldwide has been sidelined however might return after the worldwide break.

He added: “Callum gained’t make the sport. We’re trying and hoping to have him again in full coaching for the worldwide break, to be prepared hopefully for the video games afterwards.”

One other participant edging nearer to a return is younger midfielder Lewis Miley, although Howe admitted that the 17-year-old remains to be “a good distance off” full health.

Tonali’s time

One man who might play an even bigger function within the coming weeks is Sandro Tonali.

The Italian midfielder has been regularly working his approach into the beginning lineup after a global stint that appears to have boosted his confidence.

Howe stated: “I feel Sandro is in a a lot better place, the worldwide video games actually helped him.

“He’s actually pushing to start out however I need everybody pushing to start out. He was superb in opposition to Wolves. We’ve actually good competitors for locations in midfield.

Howe additionally spoke about winger Harvey Barnes, who has solely began as soon as this season however made a big impression by scoring a late winner in opposition to Wolves final weekend.

The Toon boss praised Barnes’ contributions and work ethic, stressing that the winger’s capacity to get into the precise positions is essential to his success.

“Beginning repeatedly is as much as him. There isn’t any assure. Harvey has an actual coolness in entrance of aim, he has this fashion he strikes the ball, his positioning is excellent.

“You don’t rating the quantity of objectives he does in case you are not in the precise areas,” Howe stated, including, “He’s a very humble lad and he’s ready to work for the staff. I’m delighted with how he has began the season.”

The sport in opposition to Fulham gives Newcastle a chance to quickly go prime of the Premier League desk.

Howe admitted that whereas the possibility to steer the league early within the season is motivating, it’s not one thing the staff is fixating on.

He added: “I solely discovered that out this morning. It could be good for us, it’s an incredible motivation for us. It means nothing as a result of it’s so early [in the season] however it’s the place we need to be.”





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