The England striker will need time to get back to full fitness, but with Isak in top form and expected to be back soon his opportunities are likely to be limited. Newcastle fans will be hopeful that Isak was the missing piece tonight as they look ahead to a trip to Wembley on 16 March for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
On his current trajectory -- and assuming he plays every minute available to him -- Mohamed Salah will better that mark some time in the second half of Liverpool's home game against West Ham. In April.
Newcastle tries to crack into the Top 4 when they take a shot at the top team in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
Newcastle's Callum Wilson reacts after missing a chance during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield in Liverpool, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Pho
Virgil van Dijk on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Newcastle at Anfield in the Premier League
Erling Haaland has been left out of the Manchester City squad for the Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday after failing to recover from injury in time
Manchester City ta yi rashin nasara da ci 2-0 a hannun Liverpool a wasan Premier League da suka buga ranar Lahadi a Etihad.
Pep Guardiola speaks about Erling Haaland's fitness and Liverpool's form in the Premier League this season.
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