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Eddie Howe turns on Alexander Isak as Newcastle boss slams £125m striker

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Eddie Howe has opened up on his relationship with Alexander Isak.



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Eddie Howe has criticised Alexander Isak for damaging their relationship, revealing that the £125million forward refused to play under his management.

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The Newcastle boss held emergency discussions with Isak after the player declined to participate in the club's pre-season tour to the Far East, and was further snubbed when Isak refused to play against Aston Villa last month.

Isak's transfer to Liverpool was finalised on deadline day, but Howe reflected on the deterioration of their relationship, confessing that Isak went "on strike" at Newcastle.

Communication became difficult from that point onwards."

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Isak's position has been filled by Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade, however, the DR Congo international will miss the match against Wolves due to a knee injury.

He was part of a very successful team."

But after Isak refused to travel to the Far East for pre-season, he opted against making himself available for the Premier League campaign.

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