Newcastle United are yet to formally punish Alexander Isak for his actions in recent weeks.
Newcastle United will reportedly fine Alexander Isak for his recent conduct following the Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
It is no secret that the Swede has ruffled feathers on Tyneside over the past month as he pursues a move to Liverpool. Fans who adored him just weeks ago are now furious, with Isak downing tools to try and force a St James’ Park exit.
The 25-year-old has not kicked a ball professionally since May after bailing on the club’s pre-season tour. Isak is training alone at Benton - and jetted off to former side Real Sociedad - to hinder Newcastle’s preparations for the upcoming season.
Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak fine
Speaking to reporters last weekend, Eddie Howe confirmed Isak had not yet been disciplined for his actions. The Toon boss also made it “absolutely clear” that he wishes the striker were training with the squad.
"We've had discussions and it's clear at the moment that we can't involve him with the group," Howe said. "I don't know how long that will be for, but that's the latest. I'd want Alex to be playing today. I'd want him training tomorrow. We would love the player to be with us.
"Let me make that absolutely clear. There's no part of me that doesn't want that outcome, but I don't see the current situation changing for Aston Villa."
Alexander Isak set for Newcastle United fine
The Daily Mail have confirmed Isak will be punished once he fails to show up for a competitive match. Newcastle take on Aston Villa this weekend in their Premier League curtain-raiser.
Isak is said to be happily outcasted - on the advice of his agent - in the hope that the Magpies find a replacement. Benjamin Sesko - had he joined Newcastle not Manchester United - would have allowed the Swede to leave.
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‘Not ideal’ - Eddie Howe
Howe told BBC Sport yesterday that the Isak saga has been damaging to Newcastle’s pre-season. He said: "It's not been ideal, I don't think it's been healthy for us, I'm not gonna deny it's been a big, big challenge.
"For me, Alex is one of the, if not the best, strikers in the world. So, if you miss him from your squad it's a huge gap. The situation is ongoing, but we'll have to find a way without him."The morale was certainly affected early on during pre-season. There's no denying that. And there was nothing I could do, really, to affect that. It was always going to be there.
"When you've got a player that good, not part of your group, it's difficult for the players to sort of fully understand it and know what's going on and then sort of know how to react to it.
"But I think as time has gone on, there's been a sort of acceptance that this is the squad and we've got to make the best of this situation. That's always been my train of thought. Whatever situation you're in, you've got to find a way, and you can only ever control what you can control."
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