Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe commented on the situation regarding Alexander Isak. The Swedish forward is refusing to attend team training and does not intend to take part in matches in the ranks of the “Magpies.” Earlier, the media reported that the 25-year-old player wants to move to Liverpool, but Newcastle does not want to let him go — precisely against this background the coach’s statement seemed even more interesting.
According to Howe, the official picture has not changed for now, and his focus is directed to the work on the pitch:
“The situation with Isak has not changed. All my focus had been on training, preparation for Aston Villa, and new transfers. The situation related to Alex has not been changing for some time and continues up to today,” the coach said.
Eddie Howe also spoke openly on the matter of relationships:
“Our relationship with Alex was very good. We need to maintain partnership relations with every player. I must work closely with the footballers and try to improve them, teach them, and sometimes comfort them. Footballers go through very many different emotions, and I always want to be with them.”
At the same time, Howe specifically linked Isak’s achievements to team factors:
“In my opinion, Isak would not have achieved such successes without our team, his teammates, the fans, and the support of Newcastle. He acknowledges this. He is a very intelligent person and knows that without everyone connected to Newcastle he would not be able to achieve such success,” Newcastle’s press service quoted Howe as saying.
Zamin.uz impression: the club’s position is firm — the situation “has not changed,” and the coach’s focus is on preparation for Aston Villa and strengthening the list. While the intrigue around Isak is being preserved, Howe’s emphasis on team spirit and unity further defines Newcastle’s internal order-course. The fans, meanwhile, have a question: which path will the Swedish star choose — return to the pitch or knock on the transfer doors? The decisions will be tested soon.
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