Eddie Howe has offered an injury update on star forward Alexander Isak ahead of Newcastle taking on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final in the middle of next month.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has reiterated he won't take any risks with Alexander Isak after the striker missed the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool earlier this week. Arne Slot's side extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister,

Eddie Howe and Co. will host the Seagulls at St James' Park in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday (1:45pm). Newcastle secured a spot in the last-16 of the competition, having beaten Birmingham City in the previous round.