Alexander Isak is set to miss Newcastle’s next three games after recovery setback with thigh problem
EXCLUSIVE: Alexander Isak suffers setback in recovery from thigh injury and is set to miss at least next three games after pulling up with same problem in a huge injury blow for the Magpies… and it is not yet known when £60m signing will be fit to return
- Alexander Isak’s injury comeback is further delayed by a continuing thigh issue
- The £60million record signing has featured only three times for Newcastle
- He is joined by Allan Saint-Maximin who is plagued by a hamstring problem
- Both players are set to miss at least the next three games for Eddie Howe’s side
Newcastle United’s £60million record signing Alexander Isak has suffered a setback in his recovery from a thigh injury.
Sportsmail can reveal the Sweden forward pulled up last week with the same problem and is now facing another spell on the sidelines.
It was expected that Isak would make his return this week, with Newcastle travelling to Manchester United on Sunday before hosting Everton on Wednesday and a trip to Spurs next weekend.
Alexander Isak’s comeback from a thigh injury will be delayed for at least three games
Eddie Howe is left with an injury headache with two of his key forwards out with injuries
The Swedish forward scored on his debut for the Magpies
However, the 23-year-old is set to miss all three games and it is not yet known when he will be fit to return.
The news is a huge blow for Eddie Howe and the player, who has only featured three times since his arrival from Real Sociedad in August.
He scored on his debut at Liverpool but felt a problem in his thigh while training with Sweden during September’s international break.
Isak’s comeback bid had been on course after stepping up his involvement at Newcastle’s training ground early last week.
But Newcastle’s medical staff must now determine the best course of action given the risk of him suffering another recurrence.
Isak’s injury comes at the same time as Allan Saint-Maximin suffered a setback during his return from a hamstring layoff, as revealed by Sportsmail on Saturday.
The French winger will also miss this week’s matches with Newcastle hopeful of his latest absence being limited to around a fortnight.
Allan Saint-Maximin is hoped to only be out for another fortnight with his latest injury
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