Alexander Isak has been ordered to train separately from Newcastle teammates as tensions rise over his attempts to force a transfer to Liverpool. While Newcastle cited a minor thigh strain for his absence on a pre-season trip, scans showed no injury. Instead, Isak traveled to Spain for solitary training. Manager Eddie Howe stated that poor behavior could jeopardize a player's right to train with the team. Liverpool has made a €110m bid for Isak, but it was rejected, and the club expects a higher offer with a potential replacement sought.
Isak was ordered to train separately from his teammates and stay away from a lunchtime training-ground barbecue organized by Eddie Howe as tensions escalated.
Despite Newcastle's claim of a minor thigh strain preventing his travel to Asia, scans showed no evidence of injury, raising questions about Isak's commitment.
Howe emphasized that players exhibiting poor behavior could forfeit the right to train with the squad, stating, "You have to earn the right to train with us."
Liverpool has had a €110m bid for Isak rejected, with the expectation of a higher offer pending Newcastle finding a suitable replacement.
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