Newcastle were surprisingly without Alexander Isak for their Premier League defeat at Liverpool on Wednesday, leaving Alan Shearer panicking momentarily ahead of their Carabao Cup final

Newcastle icon Alan Shearer has given his thoughts on Alexander Isak's absence against Liverpool ahead of the Carabao Cup final rematch with the Reds in two weeks' time

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.

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson made his first Premier League start of the season in Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool. A groin injury ruled top scorer Alexander Isak out of the visit to Anfield,

Newcastle was beaten 2-0 by Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday night, with Eddie Howe's side missing the presence of striker Alexander Isak at Anfield.

Liverpool are closing in on the Premier League title and face a dress rehearsal of next month's Carabao Cup final at home to Newcastle United on Wednesday.