‘Ice cold’ Isak puts Newcastle United back in Champions League mix
arabnews.comNOTTINGHAM: ‘Ice cold’ Alexander Isak’s two-goal show at Nottingham Forest catapulted Newcastle United back into the Premier League Champions League mix — but Eddie Howe admits he still thinks there’s more to come from the Sweden international.
Isak was the Magpies’ man of the match at the City Ground as he added goal five and six to his Newcastle tally. Emmanuel Dennis had given the hosts an undeserved, against-the-run-of-play lead.
And while Isak was star of the show in the Midlands — helping his side to within a point of fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur — head coach Howe still believes we’re yet to see the finished article. “It was a top performance from him (Isak),” Howe said. “I thought he was a constant handful for Nottingham Forest.
His pace and trickery were evident. I was really pleased with the two goals, and he’s building nicely to make a huge impact for us. “I think confidence is key for any attacking player.
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