Alexander Isak has a “ luck ” to be in good shape for the crunch conflict of Newcastle with Everton
Alexander Isak has not yet trained before the Newcastle Crunch Premier League conflict with Everton on Sunday, but the boss Eddie Howe says there is still “a chance” that the attacker will be available.
Isak scored 23 league goals this season, but missed the defeat of last weekend in Arsenal due to a groin injury.
It would be a major blow for Newcastle if it was missing with what is at stake in St James’ Park.
The Tynesiders are fourth in the Premier League, but at the level of the points with Chelsea and Aston Villa in fifth and sixth, with a Nottingham forest, seventh, a point further.
The top five teams qualify for the Champions League next season.
A victory would confirm the place of Newcastle, but nothing less means that they would count on favors elsewhere.
Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak:
“Alex is fine, has not yet trained with us but has made good progress. The next few days will be crucial for its availability for the weekend. There is a chance, we will only play it if he is able to contribute. We will leave the decision on Alex … pic.twitter.com/ne31rqolee
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Asked about Isak, Howe said: “He’s going well. He has not yet trained with us, but he has made good progress throughout the week. The next few days will be absolutely crucial for its availability on Sunday. There is a chance.
“We will leave him until tomorrow [before deciding if Isak can play]But this week, he trained individually and strengthened his charge. He has run and feels good for the moment, but running is one thing and kicking is another. »»
Kieran Trippier is also doubtful while Jelinton will certainly miss.
Magpies not assured of the top five – Howe
Newcastle is favorite to get a place among the first five, but Howe accepts that there is still a lot of work to do.
He added: “It is by no means a fact.
“Everton was difficult to beat and did not concede a lot of goals.
“They also have threats to their team. So we have to be focused and focus on what we have to do to win the match.
“I don’t think we can look for favors of anyone – we can only do our part.
“For us, we know what we have to do.”
