Alexander Isak injury update as £98m Newcastle United pair set to miss next match

Isak starred in the Magpies’ 2-0 Carabao Cup first-leg semi-final win at Arsenal on Tuesday night, opening the scoring in the 37th minute before playing a key role in Anthony Gordon’s goal just after half-time.

The Sweden international re-emerged for the second half, despite reporting tightness in his hamstring. Once United doubled their lead at the Emirates, Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe took no chances and withdrew Isak on the hour-mark.

Speaking after the game, Howe explained: “He played very well in the first-half today, he looked really good physically, his pace and movements were giving them a problem. He looked free and I was delighted with how he performed, he took his goal really well.

“But then we knew in the second half we needed to manage him, he is so important, we can’t lose him or risk losing him. Hopefully he’s OK.”

Having won three tough away games in the space of eight days at Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, Howe will make several changes for Sunday’s FA Cup third round clash at home to Bromley.

And Isak is likely to be one of those changes, though is set to be in contention for Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers three days later, as per Mail Sport.

Sven Botman is also in line for a rest. The Dutchman went off with cramp in the latter stages of last weekend’s 2-1 win at Spurs. He retained his place in the starting XI at the Emirates and completed a full 90 minutes, despite feeling tightness in his groin.

Howe said: “He was just feeling his groin. He felt he was able to continue. With him and the medical team he felt he was strong enough to come out in the second half and you wouldn't have known any issue with him but he's naturally fatigued.

“For him to play in the way he has over the last two games after so long out in such tight turnarounds, is hugely impressive and it shows where Sven is mentally.

“He was a warrior for us in our Champions League season and we've really, really missed him. I'm delighted with how he's done and he deserves all the plaudits.”