New Newcastle United injury update on Alexander Isak ahead of Bournemouth

The striker missed last weekend’s 1-1 Premier League draw against West Ham United due to concussion protocols after being struck on the head by a ball in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Southampton.

Howe today revealed that Isak, signed from real Sociedad, for £60million last summer, had “fully recovered” after being struck by a James Ward-Prowse free-kick late in the club’s 2-1 win at St James’s Park. The 23-year-old had felt “groggy” when he was taken off, according to Howe at the time.

"He’s fully recovered,” said United’s head coach. “He didn’t feel too bad, but we had to follow the protocols.”

Callum Wilson has been leading the line for fourth-placed Newcastle since returning from World Cup duty with England in December. The former Bournemouth striker’s goal against West Ham was his first since late October.