Newcastle United's Alexander Isak issues fitness update ahead of Manchester United game

The Newcastle United striker – who scored both goals in the club’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest before the international break – played in Sweden’s 5-0 win over Azerbaijan on Monday night.

Isak had spent almost four months on the sidelines after suffering a thigh injury on international duty last September, and the 23-year-old was asked about his fitness ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game.

"There's no problem," Isak told Fotboll Skanalen. “The club knows about it, and is a little more satisfied this time."

Isak, signed from Real Sociedad last summer, had a goal disallowed in the Euro 2024 qualifier against Azerbaijan. The £60million signing said: "It was an important win for the team's confidence. It was also convincing. I felt more involved today. I had a few chances, and could have done better, but the game still felt pretty good – and the rest will come."”