Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has known as for Alexander Isak to report again to coaching on Tuesday following the striker’s two-week absence from the squad.
Isak has been conserving slot in Spain along with his former membership Real Sociedad, however Howe is eager to have him again on Tyneside as hypothesis over the ahead’s future continues.
Liverpool’s £100million supply for the Sweden worldwide was immediately turned down on Friday night time, with Howe making it clear he intends to maintain maintain of his star striker.
Speaking in Seoul after Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham, Howe admitted the timing of the squad’s pre-season tour has difficult issues.
“Of course I’d like him to be, however whether or not he’ll I don’t know at this second in time.
“We have been here, time difference, so other people have been dealing with that situation back at home.”
While uncertainty hangs over Isak’s instant future, Newcastle produced a strong efficiency on the Seoul World Cup Stadium, coming from behind to safe a draw in opposition to Spurs.
Harvey Barnes cancelled out an early Brennan Johnson strike, and Anthony Gordon stood out with an attention-grabbing show.
Reflecting on the match, Howe stated: “It was aggressive sport. We didn’t begin nicely, however did very nicely to come back again from that troublesome opening the place we conceded.
“I believed the primary half we have been higher the group. The second half was extra even.
“Overall I thought we got what we wanted, it was a good work out and touch wood no injuries.”
The sport additionally featured an emotional second as Newcastle’s gamers fashioned a spontaneous guard of honour for Heung-Min Son, who was enjoying his remaining match for Tottenham.
“It was instinctive and there was nothing planned,” stated Howe. “But I believe that speaks volumes for him as a participant and an individual. People recognise the best way he performed the sport.
“It was great to see from both sets of players I was very pleased with my players. He is seen as one of the great Premier League players.”
Howe and Newcastle now flip their consideration to bringing Isak again into the fold as they proceed their preparations for the brand new season.
