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title: "Newcastle United: Alexander Isak potential injury return ‘unbelievable news’"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2023-01-06T18:35:14Z"
modified: "2023-01-06T18:35:14Z"
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# Newcastle United: Alexander Isak potential injury return ‘unbelievable news’

**Pundit Tam McManus has said that he is ‘buzzing’ for [Alexander Isak](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/alexander-isak/) after hearing that the Swedish striker could return from injury for [Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) in the FA Cup this weekend.**

### The Lowdown: Isak could feature…

As per [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/03/newcastle-receive-boost-return-record-signing-alexander-isak/), the 23-year-old is set to play a role in Newcastle’s FA Cup clash at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday evening, having sustained a thigh injury which has kept him out of action since September.

[Eddie Howe](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/eddie-howe/) has since given an [update](https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1611302303381831682) on Isak’s situation in his pre-game press conference, stating that he will put the striker through training and will then see whether he is fit enough to make an appearance at Hillsborough.

### The Latest: ‘Unbelievable news’

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/pundit-buzzing-for-newcastle-united-after-unbelievable-alexander-isak-update/), McManus has claimed that he is ‘buzzing’ for Isak after hearing of his potential return, calling it ‘unbelievable news’ for the player and for Newcastle.

The 41-year-old said: *“I’m buzzing for him, that’s unbelievable news.* *I feel like all we have talked about for the last few months is when is he coming back? So to hear he could play this weekend is huge.*

*“I think if he comes on instead of Chris Wood in that Arsenal game then Newcastle get the win, he is that much of a difference maker.*

*“This is a high-quality player who cost a load of money and we have seen how well Newcastle’s other signings have done.*

*“Bringing him on against League One opposition is a good move, sensible. That gets him ready for a return to the Premier League and honestly, he could be the difference in the race for the top four.* *It’s seriously unbelievable news for the fans.”*

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### The Verdict: Big boost for Newcastle

Having Isak back is no doubt a big boost for Newcastle in terms of their chances of going through in the FA Cup, as well as for their next run of [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) fixtures.

The Magpies’ [club-record](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/12681193/alexander-isak-newcastle-sign-striker-from-real-sociedad-for-club-record-63m) signing got off to a great start in his career on Tyneside, scoring two goals in his opening three games, including one on his debut against Liverpool at Anfield ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexander-isak/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/349066/plus/0?saison=&verein=762&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)).

Considering Callum Wilson’s [injury history](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/callum-wilson/verletzungen/spieler/123682) and Chris Wood’s [goal-shy form](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/chris-wood/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/108725/plus/0?saison=&verein=762&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) at St James’ Park, Newcastle will realistically need to keep Isak fit from now until the end of the season if they want to maintain their push for a Champions League place.

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