Alexander Isak: Newcastle striker is set to be out until after World Cup in Qatar with a thigh injury

Alexander Isak is set to be out until after the World Cup because of a thigh injury, confirmed Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe. The 23-year-old has played just three times since joining Newcastle from Real Sociedad for £60m in August and scored on his debut against Liverpool. He also scored a penalty against Bournemouth on September 17th.

Ad But during the international break last month he picked up a thigh problem while training with Sweden. Howe has said that Isak could now be out for up to two months. World CupNo Haaland, no Salah — The 10 best players who will miss Qatar World Cup29/09/2022 AT 11:15 «We don't think we'll see Alex back before the World Cup,» Howe said ahead of Newcastle's Premier League match against Everton on Wednesday night.

«Unfortunately, he's had a setback on his thigh. It's been very frustrating for him as a new player in a new league. I thought he was acclimatising well and picked up the injury with Sweden.

»It's been frustrating for him because he felt really good and he did a lot of work to get fit. «Muscle injuries can be unpredictable. They can be difficult.

You can be OK one minute and succumb the next. »It's a real shame because he's desperate to make his mark here but he's young, he's got a long future ahead of him here so we have to protect him and make sure he comes back right." Benzema, NFTs and the true winner of the Ballon d'Or — The Warm-Up Villa want Pochettino if Gerrard sacked after crucial double-header — Paper Round The World Cup gets underway on November 20 in Qatar. Sweden failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing 2-0 to Poland in a play-off in March.