Newcastle United’s fresh Alexander Isak injury concern as four out of Fulham clash: photos

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Published 18th Sep 2024, 19:00 GMT

Eddie Howe still has a number of injury concerns to deal with when he takes his Newcastle United side to Craven Cottage on Saturday.

Newcastle United will go top of the Premier League table, albeit only overnight, if they defeat Marco Silva’s side on Saturday. The Magpies were victorious over Wolves last time out and will be keen to carry that momentum forward this weekend in the capital.

However, they were handed a blow during that match when Alexander Isak was forced off the field with an eye injury. The Swedish international is one of the first names on Howe’s team sheet and with Callum Wilson yet to make an appearance this season, any injury for Isak will be a huge concern not just this weekend, but for the coming weeks where they face AFC Wimbledon, Manchester City and Everton.

Fulham, meanwhile, sit 12th in the Premier League table but were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Championship side Preston North End on Tuesday after a dramatic penalty shootout. The Cottagers haven’t beaten Newcastle United in the Premier League since March 2014 and lost three times to the Magpies in all competitions last season.

Here, we take a look at the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Fulham v Newcastle United:

Vinicius has a calf injury and is not expected to feature this weekend. The Brazilian may be back in action next week, however.

1. Carlos Vinicius - out

Vinicius has a calf injury and is not expected to feature this weekend. The Brazilian may be back in action next week, however. | Getty Images

Lascelles is slightly behind Botman in his respective recovery from an ACL injury. He has been named in the club’s 25-man Premier League squad and continues to play a big role behind the scenes as club captain.

2. Jamaal Lascelles - out

Lascelles is slightly behind Botman in his respective recovery from an ACL injury. He has been named in the club’s 25-man Premier League squad and continues to play a big role behind the scenes as club captain. | Getty Images

Worries over Isak’s fitness have been made even more pertinent as Wilson remains sidelined with a back injury. A return to action before the international break was initially thought possible for the former Bournemouth man, however, Howe recently revealed that he is behind in his recovery and that he won’t be back in contention until at least next month.

3. Callum Wilson - out

Worries over Isak’s fitness have been made even more pertinent as Wilson remains sidelined with a back injury. A return to action before the international break was initially thought possible for the former Bournemouth man, however, Howe recently revealed that he is behind in his recovery and that he won’t be back in contention until at least next month. | Getty Images

Miley injured his foot earlier this summer before the squad had returned to pre-season training. An initial timescale had him returning at the end of this month and Howe has recently revealed he is ‘on track’ for that date.

4. Lewis Miley - out

Miley injured his foot earlier this summer before the squad had returned to pre-season training. An initial timescale had him returning at the end of this month and Howe has recently revealed he is ‘on track’ for that date. | Getty Images

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