LIVE: Newcastle boss admits to fresh Isak injury concern

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LIVE: Newcastle boss admits to fresh Isak injury concern


We round up all of the most interesting news and comments from Friday's Premier League manager press conferences.

2025-04-04T08:50:19Z
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has admitted it is unlikely Justin Kluivert plays a part this weekend, although Julian Araújo may make the squad - and Ryan Christie's season may be over with surgery on the cards.

️ Andoni Iraola. #AFCB

Justin Kluivert faces a late fitness test, but the Cherries boss admits it will be 'difficult' for the Dutch international to make the game. 'He was dead like a lot of them,' Andoni said after the FA Cup QF loss to Man City. 'He was coming from starting…

— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) April 4, 2025

2025-04-04T08:40:39Z
And while we're on the subject of Newcastle, why not use it as an opportunity to view Sandro Tonali's midweek wonder goal again - from this incredible angle.

Unstoppable pic.twitter.com/O3sjWd19ns

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 3, 2025

2025-04-04T08:39:34Z
More from the Magpies boss on Harvey Barnes' situation.

Eddie Howe on Harvey Barnes:

"Harvey has been champing at the bit to play. He has been desperate to showcase what he can do, he brings unique things to the group, he is a goal threat. I trust him a lot. He has a lot of great attributes. I have been really happy how he has come… pic.twitter.com/pbjuQA23Ar

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 4, 2025

2025-04-04T08:33:39Z
The first manager to speak on Friday morning is, as always, Newcastle's Eddie Howe and he has revealed that star man Alexander Isak has picked up a new injury problem that has him doubtful for their trip to Leicester.

INJURY UPDATE:

Alex Isak — felt something in the warm up before Brentford. Not an injury he’s carrying, it’s a new knock.
Howe says he’ll see Isak
& Trippier for the first time today — hoping they’ll be okay for the trip to Leicester on Monday.
On Anthony Gordon,… pic.twitter.com/PCOtsOorDM

— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) April 4, 2025

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