Newcastle’s preparation for the Carabao Cup final has been disastrous so far, with Sven Botman set to undergo knee surgery and fellow defender Lewis Hall having already been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a foot injury sustained against Liverpool last month that also needs an operation.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak has ‘trained every day this week’ and is ‘fine’ to play in Newcastle United’s clash with West Ham on Monday night. Isak was spotted with heavy strapping below his right knee in training during the week – but that has been the case for much of the season.

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