Newcastle fans have seen precious little from record-signing Alexander Isak since his arrival at the end of August. The striker has managed just 3 appearances due to a thigh injury picked up during international duty in September.
Isak started his Magpie career with a bang scoring on his debut in the narrow defeat to Liverpool. He added a second to his tally by converting a penalty in the draw against Bournemouth. As it stands, Alex has 2 goals in his 3 appearances.
The Swede is expected to be ready to go when the season resumes next month. Hopefully, he’ll be able to partake in at least one of December’s friendlies. His return could be timely depending on how far England advance in the World Cup.
The 23-year-old has recently spoken out on his move to Tyneside in an interview with Scandinavian Vogue that Sport Witness has published. Despite his injury frustration, Alex remains thrilled with his decision to join Newcastle United saying:
“It’s a dream come true as I always wanted to play in the Premier League.
“It’s fast and simple football, so it suits my game. Also, I really like the city because everyone who lives in Newcastle is a Newcastle fan, so you can really feel the passion. It’s a special feeling.
“I understand that with the amount of money invested in today’s industry there are a lot of expectations.
“I try to remember that the amount of the transfer had nothing to do with me, it was between the two clubs, so I try to keep focused on what is in my control, which is football and my game.”
Despite Newcastle’s high position in the league table, Eddie Howe has yet to field his strongest eleven. Both Isak and Allan Saint-Maximin were missing for much of the recent run up the table.
The goal for Howe and the lads is to somehow keep the momentum from before the break when the season resumes. Having Isak back and ready to go will make that target much easier to reach.
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144 comments so far
check the toastie
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Comment #81Ideally we wouldn’t have the dutch last 16 mind.
Still have some canny players
Mund
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Comment #82Regan
Really good to see you back on the blog mate
Sorely missed pal
Regan
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:14 PM
Comment #83Cheers mund lad..
Darnik
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:14 PM
Comment #84Tcpn
I don’t think the reports are referring to our Saudis, the one I read mentioned Saudi businesses, I may be wrong though if you have read differently
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:14 PM
Comment #85Worst world cup team? I give you….
https://www.history.co.uk/article/the-dark-story-of-zaires-9-nil-defeat-in-the-1974-world-cup
Toon fans bad
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:16 PM
Comment #86Dubai,
Thank foot it’s only once a year mate
Regan
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:17 PM
Comment #87That’s it..
Tfb talked me into it..
Could be a long night..
😆
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:17 PM
Comment #88Fenham, 2nd crack at the pug in 2 days. Please leave off. I am not criticising you, I will if you don’t.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:24 PM
Comment #89The Cloggies look all over the place here like 😳
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:26 PM
Comment #90ctt,
I don’t know mind, we know what we’re getting with the Dutch and they look shaky.
Davas
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:27 PM
Comment #91Darnik
Yeah, it was referring to private businesses and not the PIF as far as I could see.
Pottsclock
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:28 PM
Comment #92Luuk de Jong on the bench for the Netherlands
Regan
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:28 PM
Comment #93Spain the danger team ..
Everyone else is there for the taking from what I’ve seen up to now..
Still.. long way to go yet..
Pottsclock
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:28 PM
Comment #94I remember when van Dijk used to be the best Dutch CB
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:32 PM
Comment #95Pottsclock,
He’s turned in to a top player as well,.mustn’t be in favour.
Darnik
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:35 PM
Comment #96Davas
Cheers mate I thought so, we can breathe easy as it would cost £5billion to buy them and then god knows how much for the rebuild of squads for both teams and the infrastructure at manure which by all accounts is in major need of a revamp
Pottsclock
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:35 PM
Comment #97Raj, yes. Not sure if it was that he just wasn;t suited to the EPL or if Pardew ruined him
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:36 PM
Comment #98If this stays the same you’d think that the Dutch will go through as group winners having to face Qatar next.
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:38 PM
Comment #99Pottsclock,
Unfortunately for him it was when we had that regime endorsed downing of tools because we were safe. He came in just after Cabaye was sold and the whole team pretty much threw the towel in as safety was assured.
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:39 PM
Comment #100Just been practising for the match – standing to attention and saluting.
Need to get a quick gargle in readiness to sing a rousing rendition of the National Anthem.
Darnik
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:39 PM
Comment #101Regan
Spain and France for me
Regan
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:41 PM
Comment #102Not sure about France darnik..
Spain definitely mate..
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:41 PM
Comment #103Jaysooz Christos. There’s Vout Veghorst, LDJ must be really in the Hond Huis 😀
Romford mag
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:41 PM
Comment #104Regan
#87
As if you needed encouraging!!
😆
Darnik
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:42 PM
Comment #105Rom
It’s called passing the buck 😆
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:42 PM
Comment #106Mister Tuff,
Take that pool ball out of your mouth first if your gargling 😀
Regan
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:43 PM
Comment #107Rom..
Trying to pace myself..
😆
Darnik
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:43 PM
Comment #108Regan
France have got players that can hurt us if they’re on it mate
Flurzinho
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:43 PM
Comment #109Ecuador look quite decent.
lesh
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:44 PM
Comment #110Tuff
You’ll probably need a bucket for your pre-match gargle.
And make sure your John Bull suit’s nicely pressed before you salute the flag.
Oh, and try to remember we’re singing ‘King’ these days!
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:44 PM
Comment #111Flurzinho,
They do indeed.
Romford mag
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:44 PM
Comment #112Tbf Costa Rica were really poor and made Spain look better!!
Darnik
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:45 PM
Comment #113Jail
I wonder what Eddie could have done with LDJ tbf he was flying when we signed him
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:46 PM
Comment #114Darnik,
Bloody hell, there’s a long list of what Eddie H could have done. I don’t think he would have lasted under him though.
Darnik
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Comment #115No disrespect to our result against Iran but I think we’ll have a better idea of our form after tonight, if we can brush USA aside then I’ll be more confident of our chances, not that USA are any good more about how we handle them
Darnik
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Comment #116Jail
Attitude or ability?
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Comment #117I don’t have a John Bull suit – just the waistcoat – washed and ironed in readiness for the game.
I’ll be supporting our country not like you who will want us to lose.
Looney leftoid laggards……………………..OOT
True England supporters…………………….IN
Romford mag
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:50 PM
Comment #118Regan
Can’t see that lasting long tbh mate ! 😆
Raj of Hailsley
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:51 PM
Comment #119Those African origin Ecuadorians have a very unique look mixed with the native Indians.
Mister Tuff
Nov 25, 2022 at 5:52 PM
Comment #120Lesh – you will not be singing OUR National anthem -as you probably do not know the words.
You’ll singing that commie song “The Red Flag”.
You leftoid scrote.