Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has provided an update on Alexander Isak after the striker appeared to limp off with an injury during their FA defeat to Brighton. Isak has been in superb form for Newcastle all season and was a welcome return to the starting XI having missed his side’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in midweek due to a groin injury.

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon was also shown a straight red card in the FA Cup defeat to Brighton, ruling him out of the Carabao Cup final.

Alexander Isak is Newcastle United's No.9 in all but name. The hitman has established himself as the club's premier goalscorer regardless of what number is on his back as he looks to fire himself deeper into the history books at the club.

Alexander Isak was named the North East Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year on Sunday evening.

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Newcastle United have been dealt a potential boost regarding the fitness of Alexander Isak ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Newcastle are bidding to make the quarter-finals for a second year running, while Brighton exited the competition at this point last season

Newcastle have confirmed striker Alexander Isak will miss Wednesday's game against Liverpool with a “slight groin problem”. The Sweden international has been in fine form this season, scoring 19 Premier League goals as Eddie Howe’s side look to qualify for the Champions League again.

Alexander Isak was brought off during Newcastle United’s 2-1 FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.