Eddie Howe has confirmed that Alexander Isak was forced off during Newcastle United’s 2-1 win against Brentford on Wednesday evening because of a groin injury.
Isak scored first at St James' Park right as halftime approached, but Bryan Mbuemo equalized for Brentford with a penalty kick in the 66th minute.
However, Newcastle sealed the win thanks to Sandro Tonali’s goal, placing Howe’s team in fifth position in the Premier League, just one point below fourth-place Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Isak has netted 20 goals in the Premier League this season, but the Swedish forward is currently dealing with a groin problem as Newcastle prepares for their upcoming Premier League game against Leicester City on Monday night.
'In this league, you're characterized by your ability to score goals, and your offensive players must embrace that responsibility,' Howe stated following Newcastle’s victory over Brentford.
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'I believe Isak has handled that incredibly well since his arrival.'
'It’s not an easy task. I don’t believe this was one of his best performances, and I’m sure he won’t be shocked hearing my opinion. However, he managed to find himself in the perfect spot when needed. Perhaps he had some fortune with how he finished, yet he has been reliably finding those key positions every time.'
'I believe that on a different day, he might have scored additional goals, but I don't think he was completely fit. This is why we decided to take him off.'
We're hoping it isn't anything major, but he just wasn't at full strength in his groin area. His movements were slightly hesitant, which is why we decided to take him out.
Howe also disclosed that Kieran Tierney, who was replaced near the end of the match against Brentford, is dealing with a groin issue as well.
"He mentioned it felt similar to a cramping sensation in his groin," Howe stated.
'We're hoping it's not too serious, but that's the concern for now. We've got some minor issues, and we simply wish they aren't anything grave. Our team roster is quite limited as evident from our substitutes' bench, so we cannot risk getting any additional players injured.'
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