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Newcastle United have a chance to recover some key players over the international break.

After turning things around following last month’s pausing of domestic competition, Newcastle now at least have time to get some of their bigger names back up to speed.

Indeed, the likes of Joelinton and Sven Botman have been missing of late but there is hope they will soon return as the games come thick and fast until the next break in November.

One fresh worry, however, is Alexander Isak.

The striker asked to come off injured during the closing stages of the draw with West Ham and has since pulled out the Sweden squad.

Now, Craig Hope has added some fresh insight.

Craig Hope addresses Alexander Isak injury latest

The Daily Mail journalist released a YouTube vlog he recorded out in Spain during which he answered various questions about all things Newcastle.

Referencing Isak specifically, he said: “You guys have asked about his injury, I’ll just answer that one quickly now. I’ve spoken to some colleagues over in Sweden, they say that it’s a groin problem but at the moment the extent of it is not known.”

Isak injury latest: Newcastle fans have cause for concern

Isak has taken his form from last season into this one. Hailed as “magnificent” for his performance in east London, it has been a fantastic start to his second campaign.

Already, the 24-year-old has scored seven goals in ten games across all competitions and appears to have won the battle for the starting striker berth ahead of Callum Wilson.

Though there was hope his injury was merely a minor one, the fact there is still no idea as to the severity of it lends itself to worrying. The Sweden international missed a large chunk of last season with injury and Wilson has previously had fitness problems himself.

With Anthony Gordon next in line to start as a striker, Howe isn’t exactly blessed with options.

There are big games to come in the not-so-distant future. Newcastle need Isak fit.