Eddie Howe has given a fitness update on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak and has said his star man will be available for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool

The Swedish international has struggled with injury issues recently and missed the Premier League trip to Anfield last week with a groin issue.

He returned for the FA Cup defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion four days later but was replaced late on and appeared to be limping as he made way.

Speaking on Friday, Howe confirmed Isak has trained all week and is in line to play against West Ham United on Monday night.

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“As I said, if he is fit, he will play because that is the best way to get him in the best physical condition for future games," said Howe.

“Footballers are finely tuned athletes and when they are ready to play they have to play.

I understand the intense sort of speculation and spotlight on him but the best thing we can do is just relax and let him play his football.”

In an earlier answer, Howe said of Isak.

Isak will be available for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool

“We discussed it as a club, with the respected people that we need to discuss it with, the lawyers," Howe said when asked if he considered appealing the dismissal
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