Eddie Howe says he expects Alexander Isak can be experiencing feelings of guilt with the club-record signing set to stay sidelined till the New 12 months.
It’s now three months because the Sweden striker final kicked a ball for his new membership following a £60million transfer from Actual Sociedad.
Isak injured his thigh on worldwide responsibility with Sweden in September after making solely three appearances for Howe’s aspect. He then suffered a recurrence of the identical damage the next month.
Alexander Isak has been sidelined for 3 months following his £60m transfer to Newcastle
The 23-year-old is now again operating and kicking a ball at Newcastle’s coaching floor however won’t function at Leicester on Boxing Day or for the go to of Leeds on New 12 months’s Eve.
Howe has sympathy for his participant, particularly given the intense knee damage he picked up on his personal debut for Portsmouth 20 years in the past.
‘I’d say it’s been very tough for him, with out being in his head,’ stated Howe. ‘I’ve had a sense of that, going to a brand new membership. I moved to Portsmouth and by no means performed actually, simply two video games.
Boss Eddie Howe says he expects Isak can be experiencing feelings of guilt whereas sidelined
‘I had a variety of feelings operating by means of me, emotions of guilt and letting folks down, my physique not with the ability to permit me to execute what I wished it to. Alex will little doubt really feel these some feelings in a point.
‘So I do know that feeling, you need to go and show your self at a brand new membership and to new supporters.
‘He simply hasn’t been in a position to try this. However there can be advantages. Typically once you’re away from the highlight you may get to know your team-mates and the membership.
‘You may start to really feel at residence so, once you do step again on the pitch, you’re extra comfy in your environment. We’ve to have a look at the positives and hope he comes again and makes an actual affect for us.’
Isak scored on his debut at Liverpool and once more in a house draw with Bournemouth earlier than his damage.
Striker Isak scored on his debut at Liverpool and once more in a house draw with Bournemouth
And Howe added: ‘There’s a excellent feeling round him. There’s only a frustration from a supporter’s aspect that they haven’t seen extra of him, as a result of I believe they know he’s an excellent expertise.
‘We’re hoping he can play an enormous half in a busy January. He’s out operating and he’s kicking a ball.
‘However once you re-injure part of your physique, as he did, we’ve got to watch out. We’re listening to the medical crew to attempt to get this subsequent half proper, as a result of that is a very powerful bit.
‘He’s practically there. We simply should be sure that when he steps onto the pitch he’s absolutely prepared. I don’t need a half prepared participant. He must be able to execute what we want.’
