Andy Carroll has criticized Alexander Isak for trying to force a move to Liverpool and says the striker has burned his bridges with Newcastle fans.

Isak has gone on strike and will not be involved in Newcastle's opening Premier League fixture against Aston Villa on Saturday as he has made it clear he wants to complete a move to Anfield.

"Being from Newcastle, I didn't really want to leave.



The way he's playing his cards at the minute, the Newcastle fans are not going to back him, he's not going to help himself and it's a shame because he's such a good player and every Newcastle fan wants him to stay, the manager wants him to stay.

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"It's not really the same as me because it's not his club.

Andy Carroll says he never wanted to leave Newcastle for Liverpool.

Isak refused to go on Newcastle's pre-season tour of Asia, citing a thigh injury, instead training at former club Real Sociedad.

Since his return to Newcastle, the 25-year-old has been training alone and boss Eddie Howe admitted Isak would not be selected for the clash at Villa despite him wanting his striker on the field.

Howe said: "We do [have to forget about Isak] - he's not here with us.

The Magpies are not under pressure to sell with Isak still under a contract for another three years.

But Newcastle fans have already made clear they do not want Isak at the club and failure to strike a deal with Liverpool before the transfer deadline on September 1 would ultimately leave Howe with a player who does not want to be there.

In what appeared an attempt to tug on Isak's heart strings, Howe said: "Me and Alex have enjoyed a great relationship
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