Eight of Newcastle’s first-team players are away with their respective national teams over the next week or so while a number of academy players have also been called-up at youth level. Alexander Isak was named in the Sweden squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers but quickly withdrew after further assessment from the medical team.
Isak picked up a knock in the closing stages of Newcastle’s 2-2 draw at West Ham United on Sunday. The 24-year-old scored a brace at the London Stadium and is The Magpies’ top scorer so far this campaign with seven goals in all competitions.
Several players also missed out on international call-ups. Callum Wilson has been part of three of the last four England squads heading into the break but wasn’t named by Gareth Southgate this time around as he looks to return to full fitness following a hamstring issue.
Sven Botman’s wait for a senior Netherlands debut continues with the defender currently out with a knee issue.
There were also calls for in-for Anthony Gordon to be called-up to the England squad for the first time but Southgate opted to stick with more established internationals instead despite a subsequent injury to Bukayo Saka which forced the Arsenal winger to withdraw from the squad.
Here is Newcastle United’s current list of internationls during the break...
1. Alexander Isak - Sweden
Withdrew from the Sweden squad due to injury. Sweden beat Moldova 3-1 on Thursday and their match at Belgium was abandoned at half-time after two Sweden fans were shot dead before the match. Isak was quick to express his ‘heartbreak’ on social media by sharing the Swedish national team’s announcement of the news.
2. Sandro Tonali - Italy
Tonali has withdrawn from the Italy squad due an investigation probe from Turin Public Prosecutor’s Office. Were beaten 3-1 by England on Tuesday after beating Malta 4-0 in the Euro 2024 qualifiers over the weekend.
3. Bruno Guimaraes - Brazil
Guimaraes started for Brazil in the disappointing 1-1 draw against Venezuela on, October 13. Things got worse in Uruguay as the Newcastle midfielder started the 2-0 defeat on Wednesday morning.
4. Miguel Almiron - Paraguay
Almiron started Paraguay’s 1-0 loss to Argentina in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday. He played the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 win over Bolivia on Tuesday.