Newcastle United fans: look away now.
Record signing and star striker Alexander Isak has been ruled out through injury until after next month’s World Cup in Qatar.
The Swedish striker, who joined Real Sociedad in the summer for £63m, was injured during a recent training session and it has now been confirmed that the 23-year-old is ready for a spell on the sidelines.
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Broadcasting the news, Sky Sports News said: “Alexander Isak has been ruled until after the World Cup.
“Bad news for Newcastle […] He broke down in training last week with a recurring thigh injury he sustained last month.”
RIP! Newcastle’s Alexander Isak has been ruled out until after the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/RZiyZkHVdj
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 18, 2022
