Eddie Howe has provided an update on Newcastle United star Alexander Isak amid fears he could miss the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. The Swede was on target for the Magpies during their FA Cup exit to Brighton & Hove Albion but limped off late on.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has provided an update on Alexander Isak ’s fitness ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Isak missed Newcastle’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday with a slight groin problem but returned to the starting lineup for their dramatic FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton on Sunday.

Alexander Isak was passed fit for Newcastle's FA Cup fifth round clash with Brighton after missing the midweek defeat to Liverpool with a groin injury.