Alexander Isak will not feature for Newcastle United against Liverpool on Monday, as Eddie Howe admitted the striker’s standoff with the club has created a “lose-lose situation.” The Sweden international,

Alexander Isak has been training alone at Newcastle as he attempts to force through a move to Liverpool, with Eddie Howe having declared the striker's future will be resolved "pretty quickly"

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe remains hopeful Alexander Isak can be reintegrated to the squad despite the disgruntled striker saying his relationship with the club cannot continue in an explosive midweek post on social media.