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Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak limped off in their last match against Brighton & Hove Albion but manager Eddie Howe played down fears of an injury and has said the Swede should be available for the League Cup final against Liverpool.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak has ‘trained every day this week’ and is ‘fine’ to play in Newcastle United’s clash with West Ham on Monday night. Isak was spotted with heavy strapping below his right knee in training during the week – but that has been the case for much of the season.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak will be fit to play in Newcastle United’s clash at West Ham on Monday, having trained all week with the first-team squad. There were concerns that the Sweden international could miss a string of upcoming games,