An official Newcastle United injury update on Friday.
Eddie Howe talking to journalists.
Eddie Howe hoping to see the team make it seven home Newcastle United Premier League wins in a row.
United having defeated Forest, Brentford, Man U, Palace, Ipswich and Chelsea.
A win would guarantee top five and a place in the Champions League.
Eddie Howe giving this Newcastle United injury update.
Pointers as to availability for this Everton match.
Official Newcastle United injury update from Eddie Howe – 23 May 2025:
Eddie Howe on Joelinton:
The Head Coach confirming that the Brazil international won’t be available on Sunday.
Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak:
“He has made good progress and there is a chance [of Isak being available for the Everton match].
“He has to be fit enough to give his best, for him to play.
“The next couple of days will be absolutely crucial and until he trains with us we won’t know how he will cope with the demands we put upon us.”
The NUFC boss saying that the striker has been running at the training ground this week and that the plan is for Alexander Isak to be included in group training on Saturday and then the outcome of that will dictate whether or not he will be available for the Everton match.
Eddie Howe on Kieran Trippier:
“He is in a similar situation to Alex and has not trained yet.”
Howe indicating that if the England international comes through Saturday’s training ok, then he will be considered for Sunday’s game.
So as things stand, it appears we have Joelinton, Matt Targett and Lewis Hall definitely missing the Arsenal match.
With then big question marks over Alexander Isak and Kieran Trippier.