Alexander Isak injury: ‘Slight groin issue’ hopefully not serious, says Eddie Howe

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Alexander Isak injury: 'Slight groin issue' hopefully not serious, says Eddie Howe

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Alexander Isak limped out of Newcastle's win at Aston Villa (Picture: Getty Pictures)

Eddie Howe did not sound too involved about Alexander Isak's 'slight groin problem' after the forward limped out of Newcastle's win at Aston Villa on Tuesday night time.

Two objectives from Fabian Schar and an personal aim from Alex Moreno put the Magpies Three-Zero ahead at Villa Park earlier than a late Ollie Watkins consolation.

It was a unbelievable outcome for Howe and his aspect, but there was concern over Isak as he was substituted shortly earlier than the half-time break, signalling to the bench that he needed to go off.

Miguel Almiron replaced the Swede and it did not value Newcastle, however Howe continues to be ready to listen to the severity of the damage.

The Magpies boss recognized it as a 'slight groin concern' and while he could not make sure, did not assume it was an enormous drawback.

'We don't really know. It doesn't look too critical, seems like a slight groin problem. Fingers crossed we get him again shortly,' stated Howe.

On Isak coming off simply before half-time, Howe stated: 'It was a total shock to me. I didn't see any incident, he simply signalled to me that he had to come off. I used to be very not sure what had happened, it was out of the blue.

Eddie Howe hopes Isak won't be out for long (Image: Getty Photographs)

'I'd wish to say it was my choice however it was Alex's choice [to come off]. He felt he had to come off.

'We're hopeful it's not a critical damage, it doesn't look too dangerous nevertheless it's very early to say that. We'd like a correct analysis and then assess from there.'

With the transfer window closing on 1 February, Howe was not about to dive into the market because of Isak's damage, neither is he eager to let anybody go.

Requested of attainable departures, he stated: 'I don't know. I don't assume so at this late stage. I'd be very happy for the window to shut with no ins and outs.'

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