Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak limped off in their 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.

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

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.

EDDIE Howe isn't remotely tempted to rest Alexander Isak at West Ham, despite his recent injury scares and next Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.

This injury is a significant setback for Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, particularly with the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool looming on March 16. Hall, a summer signing from Chelsea following a successful loan spell, has been a key player for Newcastle this season, starting every Premier League match since September.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak will be fit to play in Newcastle United’s clash at West Ham on Monday, having trained all week with the first-team squad.

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.