Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

HomeSportsFootballCarabao Cup: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe expects Alexander Isak to be fit...

Carabao Cup: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe expects Alexander Isak to be fit for final against Liverpool

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak limped off in its last match against Brighton & Hove Albion but manager Eddie Howe played down fears of an injury and has said the Swede should be available for the League Cup final against Liverpool.

The 25-year-old Sweden international’s availability is a huge relief for Newcastle, which is pushing for a European spot and has the chance to win its first major trophy since 1955 when it faces holder Liverpool in the League Cup final at Wembley on March 16.

Newcastle was already set to be without Anthony Gordon after the winger received a red card for violent conduct in its 2-1 home loss by Brighton in the FA Cup fifth-round on Sunday, as well as defenders Lewis Hall and Sven Botman through injury.

“Alex is fine. Sunday, when he came off, he was feeling a bit fatigued towards the end of the game, some tightness in his body, so we withdrew him. He has trained every day and he’s good,” Howe told reporters on Friday.

ALSO READ | “WO=MAN” – French football makes special matchday jerseys to mark International Women’s Day

“Fingers crossed, yeah,” he replied when asked if Isak could play Monday’s Premier League game at West Ham United and the League Cup final.

“If he is fit, he will play because that is the best way to get him in the best physical condition for future games. Footballers are finely tuned athletes and when they are ready to play they have to play. You have to give them that opportunity,” Howe added.

Despite being under contract until 2028, Isak, who has scored 22 goals in 31 appearances in all competitions this season for Newcastle, has been linked with a move to top European clubs including fellow Premier League clubs Liverpool and Arsenal.

Newcastle is sixth in the Premier League standings, three points behind fourth-placed Manchester City after 27 matches.

“I understand the intense sort of speculation and spotlight on him, but the best thing we can do is just relax and let him play his football,” Howe said.

Content Source: sportstar.thehindu.com

Related News

Latest News