Newcastle have confirmed striker Alexander Isak will miss Wednesday's game against Liverpool with a “slight groin problem”. The Sweden international has been in fine form this season, scoring 19 Premier League goals as Eddie Howe’s side look to qualify for the Champions League again.

Alexander Isak has been ruled out of Newcastle ’s Premier League clash with Liverpool due to a groin injury. ‘Alexander Isak misses out through a slight groin problem this evening,’ a brief message on Newcastle’s official X account read ahead of kick-off.

Newcastle United’s injury list has a new name following Alexander Isak’s late withdrawal from the matchday squad at Liverpool on Wednesday evening.