Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has admitted to a concern surrounding Alexander Isak following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Fulham.

Newcastle United could be without striker Alexander Isak for Saturday's Premier League match at Fulham because of eye and foot injuries.

Eddie Howe has issued an update on Alexander Isak after the Newcastle striker suffered an injury ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game against Fulham. Reports first emerged on Thursday that the influential Sweden international was a doubt for the weekend trip to Craven Cottage after sustaining an issue with his foot this week.

Alexander Isak starts for Newcastle United against Fulham - as Eddie Howe names four changes to his starting line-up. Isak had been a doubt heading into the fixture after withdrawing at half-time in last Sunday’s 2-1 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers because of swelling around his eye and a foot injury.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is a doubt for Saturday’s trip to Fulham which could see the Magpies go top of the Premier League. The 24-year-old suffered eye and foot injuries during last Sunday’s 2-1 win at Wolves and Anthony Gordon is standing by to deputise in a central role.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is a doubt for the upcoming match against Fulham after suffering a toe injury, Daily Mail’s Craig Hope reported on September 19. This unexpected setback leaves the Magpies anxious about the fitness of their star forward,