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 United manager Eddie Howe has dismissed injury fears surrounding Alexander Isak ahead of their Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. However, the English tactician has confirmed that defender Sven Botman will be out for a period of time.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe delivered some positive news after the Magpies suffered injury blows to Lewis Hall and Sven Botman ahead of their Carabao Cup final clash next week

Eddie Howe has confirmed that defender Sven Botman will miss next week's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. The Dutchman suffered a major knee injury last term and, after recovering in January, it was hoped the issue was behind him.

Newcastle United's plans continue to be disrupted ahead of the League Cup final with Liverpool on Sunday, March 16. Sven Botman is the latest first-team player set to miss the game at Wembley.

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.

Howe accepted it had been a tough week after Lewis Hall was ruled out of the rest of the season and Anthony Gordon was banned for three matches, including the Carabao 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.