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Eddie Howe has provided an injury update ahead of Newcastle United's final match before facing Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has dismissed injury fears surrounding Alexander Isak ahead of their Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.

However, the English tactician has confirmed that defender Sven Botman will be out for a period of time.

The Magpies will already be without Anthony Gordon, who will begin his three-match ban on Monday in their trip to West Ham United, following his red card during last weekend's FA Cup exit.

Isak was withdrawn during the latter stages, as the Seagulls went on to win after extra-time, and initially, it was claimed that he had suffered from tightness and taken off as a precaution.

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Despite fears surrounding the Sweden talisman's fitness, Howe has reassured Newcastle fans over their star forward's availability.

He came off (on Sunday) feeling fatigued, a tightness in his body.

"But he's trained every day this week."

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Isak was a shock exclusion from the Newcastle squad that were beaten at Anfield with a slight issue.

While Lewis Hall was confirmed as the latest casualty for the remAinder of the season after picking up a problem in light of the Reds' 2-0 win.

Howe also confirmed that Botman will require a knee operation.

It's a small operation to clear out some fluid (opposite knee to ACL)."

Liverpool host Southampton and Paris Saint-Germain before their showdown at Wembley with Newcastle.
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