Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has dismissed injury fears surrounding Alexander Isak ahead of their Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. However, the English tactician has confirmed that defender Sven Botman will be out for a period of time.

Eddie Howe has confirmed that defender Sven Botman will miss next week's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. The Dutchman suffered a major knee injury last term and, after recovering in January, it was hoped the issue was behind him.

Liverpool have the small matter of aiming to maintain our lead at the top of the Premier League table and another match with PSG before the Carabao Cup final but there’s been a fresh Alexander Isak update.