Newcastle, Alexander Isak and St James' Park
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Alexander Isak has gone public for the first time about his discontent at Newcastle by saying the club has broken promises and that “the relationship can’t continue.”
Alexander Isak came in for criticism from sections of the Newcastle United travelling support on Saturday but fans were upset with certain coverage from Villa Park
Howe’s stance on unsettled strikerEddie Howe maintains that Alexander Isak still has a route back into the Newcastle Utd side, even as frustration grows among supporters. The striker, absent from
Newcastle United star Alexander Isak has seen the door slammed shut in his face when it comes to a move to Liverpool, but there may still be hope for Eddie Howe's side
Manager Eddie Howe has previously told BBC Sport's Ciaran Kelly the situation has not been "healthy" and has posed "a big challenge" for his squad to manage during pre-season.
Newcastle failed to score without wantaway striker Alexander Isak as they were held by 10-man Aston Villa. Villa played the final 24 minutes plus stoppage time with 10 men after Ezri Konsa was dismissed but with Isak missing - as he tries to force a move to Liverpool - the Magpies were unable to find a winner.