Watch Alexander Isak injury update as Newcastle United hold training session

Our writer Jordan Cronin is in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, bringing you the latest news, analysis and reaction from Newcastle United’s mid-season tour.
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Newcastle United trained for the second day of their mid-season trip to Saudi Arabia - with the members of the North East media invited down for the first part of the session.

Eddie Howe’s men were put through their paces at Al-Hilal’s training centre ahead of playing the Saudi Pro League champions at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on Thursday (kick-off 5pm GMT).

Watch as our writer Jordan Cronin speaks live from Riyadh - including an update on club-record signing Alexander Isak.

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