The striker has been struggling with injury issues in recent weeks and with Lewis Hall, Sven Botman and Anthony Gordon ruled out of the Carabao Cup final, Isak's involvement will be key.

Newcastle’s preparation for the Carabao Cup final has been disastrous so far, with Sven Botman set to undergo knee surgery and fellow defender Lewis Hall having already been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a foot injury sustained against Liverpool last month that also needs an operation.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak limped off in its last match, but manager Eddie Howe played down fears of an injury and said that he should be available for the League Cup final.

Liverpool have the small matter of aiming to maintain our lead at the top of the Premier League table and another match with PSG before the Carabao Cup final but there’s been a fresh Alexander Isak update.