What next for Newcastle as star forward's availability isn't clear against Fulham?
- Newcastle star Isak, after suffering a facial injury, had to be subbed off in the fixture against Wolves.
- What next for Newcastle as star forward's availability isn't clear against Fulham?
Newcastle's 2-1 comeback victory against Wolves has truly been one of the biggest positives for the club in a while. However, it has to be noted that the incoming star players Harvey Barnes, Sandro Tonali, and Joe Willock ignited the comeback, which ultimately bagged the complete three points for the club.
What next for Newcastle as star forward's availability isn't clear against Fulham?
The star of the match, Harvey Barnes, had come in place for star forward Alexander Isak, and while the club was more than happy for Barnes, the other aspect of the tale disinterests the Magpies club. Not to forget, Isak had faced a facial injury just before halftime, due to which Eddie Howe had to sub him off in the second half.
As per reports from the Daily Mail, Isak's facial injury, which had caused vision issues, isn't a problem for the star's availability against Fulham, but his toe injury is. According to the Daily Mail, the club would make the final call for Isak's presence against Fulham a day before the fixture, but certainly he is in doubt about missing the game.
Considering the possibility that Isak's availability for the Fulham game is compromised, Eddie Howe would be forced to start Jacob Murphy yet again, who has been quite off this season so far. After the brilliance of Harvey Barnes, various times this season, it was being considered that Howe might employ a front three of Isak, Barnes, and Gordon, but such a possibility is in doubt for the Fulham fixture.
Clearly, given the recent run of Harvey Barnes, he looks the best option on the left wing, meaning that Gordon would have to make a switch. Moreover, Jacob Murphy's preference for the right wing and Howe's reluctance to put too many players out of position mean Gordon might need to lead Isak's role in the club's upcoming fixture.
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Even though this potential front three doesn't seem that intriguing, it remains to be seen how the trio performs in the new setup. With still some hope left for Isak's availability, Newcastle fans and the club would hope that he remains available for the game, leading the club's attack force from the front.
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