Newcastle not a ‘one-man workforce’ says Howe as Isak fights to get match

Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe says his aspect aren’t a ‘one-man workforce’ and hopes that star striker Alexander Isak might be match to return quickly.

The Swedish ahead has scored 21 occasions this season however missed the defeat at Liverpool in midweek with a groin downside.

Callum Wilson began in his place however the Magpies regarded understandably in need of firepower at Anfield.

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Howe says Isak may play towards Brighton within the FA Cup this weekend, nevertheless, and can begin when match within the run as much as the Carabao Cup remaining towards Liverpool subsequent month.

Howe mentioned: “We recognise Alex [Isak’s] strengths and his talents. I don’t assume we’re a one-man workforce, I’ll by no means classify us in that bracket however Alex brings distinctive qualities in that centre-forward function, in that pivotal center function that we want.

“We’ve different methods of enjoying and different gamers’ skill-sets to utilise. I assumed there was a number of good in our efficiency towards Liverpool however we didn’t harm them sufficient round their field for positive.

“There’s at all times a danger with any participant however we wouldn’t take any dangers on his long-term health. We’ll see how he’s as we speak and if he’s match, he’ll play.

“I believe with Alex, it’s fairly clear for me, if he’s slot in any recreation main as much as the EFL Cup remaining then he’ll play and now we have to have that mindset with all of our gamers.”

‘We need to make our workforce stronger’

Newcastle didn’t make any main signings in January and proceed to see their gamers linked with strikes away from the membership.

Full-back Tino Livramento is the most recent to be talked about with a transfer to Manchester Metropolis and Howe says the reviews are irritating.

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He mentioned: “I believe it goes with out saying, it’s irritating for us that we’re consistently speaking about gamers and rumours of them leaving.

“We need to go the opposite method, we need to go the opposite method and strengthen the group. We need to make our workforce and squad stronger for the longer term reasonably than lose our greatest gamers.”

Newcastle final received the FA Cup in 1955.