Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has known as for Alexander Isak to report again to coaching on Tuesday following the striker’s two-week absence from the squad.
Isak has been conserving slot in Spain together with his former membership Actual Sociedad, however Howe is eager to have him again on Tyneside as hypothesis over the ahead’s future continues.
Liverpool’s £100million provide for the Sweden worldwide was immediately turned down on Friday night time, with Howe making it clear he intends to maintain maintain of his star striker.
Talking in Seoul after Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham, Howe admitted the timing of the squad’s pre-season tour has sophisticated issues.
“After all I’d like him to be, however whether or not he’ll I don’t know at this second in time.
“We’ve been right here, time distinction, so different folks have been coping with that scenario again at dwelling.”
Whereas uncertainty hangs over Isak’s rapid future, Newcastle produced a strong efficiency on the Seoul World Cup Stadium, coming from behind to safe a draw in opposition to Spurs.
Harvey Barnes cancelled out an early Brennan Johnson strike, and Anthony Gordon stood out with an attention-grabbing show.
Reflecting on the match, Howe mentioned: “It was a superb aggressive recreation. We didn’t begin properly, however did very properly to return again from that troublesome opening the place we conceded.
“I believed the primary half we have been higher the group. The second half was extra even.
“Total I believed we received what we needed, it was a superb work out and contact wooden no accidents.”
The sport additionally featured an emotional second as Newcastle’s gamers fashioned a spontaneous guard of honour for Heung-Min Son, who was taking part in his last match for Tottenham.
“It was instinctive and there was nothing deliberate,” mentioned Howe. “However I believe that speaks volumes for him as a participant and an individual. Folks recognise the way in which he performed the sport.
“It was nice to see from each units of gamers I used to be very happy with my gamers. He’s seen as one of many nice Premier League gamers.”
Howe and Newcastle now flip their consideration to bringing Isak again into the fold as they proceed their preparations for the brand new season.
