Newcastle United's season start has been decent. Even though the club's overall performance has been far from their usual level, the Magpies side find themselves in a good position, with 7 points in the Premier League table. While the defensive front has been rock solid for Howe's side this season, the attacking front has been where the club needs improvement.
Star Newcastle forward shines for Sweden in their 3-0 win against Estonia
However, now it feels like the ongoing international break has sorted Howe's problem, helping Newcastle stars get back to momentum recently. For Newcastle United, the September break arrived at the right time, when the players needed some time to accustom back to winning ways, and that is what has happened. Firstly, Anthony Gordon for England and now Isak for Sweden, Newcastle stars are making their name at the Nations League.
While going through a rough phase, with no goal contributions in the first three fixtures, Alexander Isak has finally found his momentum. Coming in the international break after winning it for Newcastle against Tottenham, 2-1 in the 78th minute, the star Newcastle forward has carried his form to the Nations League for Sweden.
As has been the case, Isak stood stellar for his national side once again. Delivering two back-to-back performances in the ongoing Nations League, first against Azerbaijan and now against Estonia, the Swedish phenomenon has become the tournament's joint top scorer alongside teammate Viktor Gyokeres.
Scoring a brace in the nation's opening matchday against Azerbaijan and a goal and a contribution in the build-up of Sweden's 3-0 goal against Estonia, Isak has been one of the best players of the tournament. Not only has the forward's goal-scoring abilities proved clinical for his side, but his duo with the European sensation Viktor Gyokeres has kept Sweden at the top of its group, with a complete 6 points.
Overall, it has been an international break to remember for Alexander Isak, and now that it's over, the forward would look to replicate the same with Newcastle. As he had stood pivotal in the club's attack force last campaign, much hope would be from him to help the Magpies club under its dream top-4 spot.