Leicester City v Newcastle United team news: Alexander Isak & Anthony Gordon latest as four out & six doubts
Leicester City vs Newcastle United team news as the two clubs meets at the King Power Stadium.
Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon are among the players Newcastle United are assessing ahead of Monday night’s Premier League trip to Leicester City.
Isak felt his groin in the pre-match warm-up against Brentford last Wednesday but started and scored in the 2-1 win before being replaced in the 66th minute. Kieran Trippier also withdrew in the closing stages.
When asked about the pair on Friday, United boss Eddie Howe said: “I'll wait and see today, really. Of course, I've had medical updates yesterday, but I'll see them for the first time today so, hopefully, they're feeling OK.
“We don't think we've got any big injuries from Wednesday night, but we've certainly got a few niggles. So, let's wait and see.”
Gordon is available again after serving a three-match ban but could miss out through the injury he picked up on international duty with England.
“No, he hasn't [trained yet],” Howe said on Friday. “No, not yet. He's another one that we're monitoring. We think he's still recovering from the really, really bad knock he got for England, which still got a huge bruising on his leg.
“He's done individual training. He's not done group training. He's still not feeling 100% pain-free. So, again, let's wait and see.”
Newcastle’s injury list stretches beyond the three aforementioned players - here’s a look at the latest team news:
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) - doubt
Newcastle’s talisman felt his groin in the warm-up against Brentford but got through 70 minutes before needing to be replaced.
Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) - doubt
The 34-year-old right-back withdrew in the closing stages against Brentford with a cramp sensation in his groin.
Joelinton (Newcastle United) - doubt
Although Joelinton is officially a doubt, the Brazilian is likely to play through his knee problem. Will again be heavily strapped, like it was against Brentford.
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) - doubt
Gordon has served his three-match suspension but the Leicester game could come too early for the winger as he recovers from the leg injury he sustained in action for England.
Matt Targett (Newcastle United) - doubt
Targett is understood to have missed the 2-1 win over Brentford through illness.
Sven Botman (Newcastle United) - out
Botman has been sidelined since February and recently underwent surgery to fix a knee issue. The Dutchman isn’t due to return until the beginning of May.
Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United) - out
It’s now 12 months since Lascelles last played for Newcastle as he recovers from an ACL injury. Is unlikely to return before the campaign is over.
Lewis Hall (Newcastle United) - out
Hall won’t play again this season after undergoing surgery on a foot injury last month.
Abdul Fatawu (Leicester City) - out
Fatawu suffered an ACL injury whilst playing for Ghana back in November. Will miss the rest of the campaign.
Harry Winks (Leicester City) - doubt
Winks was left out of the Leicester squad that lost 2-0 to Manchester City on Wednesday following a reported fall out with manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.