Alexander Isak will hope to fit enough to feature for Sweden in Qatar
Alexander Isak: Newcastle striker out until after World Cup, most likely
By Sporting Life
10:28 · WED October 19, 2022
Record signing Alexander Isak is unlikely to play again before the World Cup, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed.
The 23-year-old striker, who joined for £60m from Real Sociedad in August, sustained a thigh injury while on international duty with Sweden - who will not be in Qatar for the tournament after failing to qualify - in September.
Isak made an instant impact on his Newcastle debut when he scored at Liverpool but has made just two further appearances.
"We don't think we'll see Alex back before the World Cup as unfortunately he's had a setback on his thigh," said Howe.
"It's been very frustrating for him as a new player in a new league. I thought he was acclimatising well and picked up the injury with Sweden."
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