Newcastle United fans are eagerly awaiting news on Alexander Isak’s injury ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Everton.
It’s a massive game for Newcastle United. They need to beat Everton on the final day of the Premier League campaign in order to ensure they qualify for next season’s Champions League.
With that in mind, Isak’s fitness is one of the major stories heading into the game. Isak missed Newcastle’s defeat at Arsenal with a thigh injury, sparking concern ahead of the final day of the season.
Eddie Howe’s side haven’t scored a goal from open play in the Premier League without the superstar Swede in the side this season. Isak is Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan’s favourite player and for good reason.
Given the injury concern regarding the striker, an official announcement from the Swedish FA may calm nerves.
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Alexander Isak included in Sweden squad
Indeed, the Swedish FA have confirmed that Isak will be part of their upcoming games.
Sweden will play both Hungary and Albania in June in two friendlies.
Isak has been included in the squad for the upcoming games, which perhaps hints the injury that ruled him out of the game at Arsenal isn’t too serious.
Games Wins Draws Losses Goals Goals from open play
4 0 2 2 1 0
Newcastle United’s record without Alexander Isak in the Premier League for 2024-25 season
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That will be of huge relief for Newcastle fans, albeit much will depend on what Howe says at his pre-match press conference on Friday.
Callum Wilson struggled for Newcastle against Arsenal and despite the fact he’s been a brilliant signing for the club over the years, the striker just does not offer what Isak does.
The very latest Alexander Isak injury news before Newcastle United vs Everton
Thankfully, the Daily Telegraph have suggested that Isak will play for Newcastle against Everton on Sunday.
Clearly, that’s not yet confirmed but the feeling looks positive. Isak will stay at Newcastle this summer, but it would be fantastic to see him step up and seal qualification for the Champions League.
The fact Sweden deem him fit enough for games in early June is good news for Newcastle. With Isak in the side, they are simply a much better team.
If he does play on Sunday, they stand a much better chance of reaching the Champions League next season.