Premier League final battle, Eddie Hao reveals Isaac returns to help Newcastle fight for the Champions League qualification

Newcastle United coach Eddie Howe revealed at the pre-match press conference that team striker Alexander Isaac has a great chance to return in the final Premier League match against Everton on Sunday, which will add an important weight to Newcastle's UEFA Champions League place.

The competition for the top five seats in the Premier League has entered a white-hot stage: Arsenal basically locked in the league runner-up, and the remaining three Champions League places will be produced between Manchester City (68 points), Newcastle United (66 points), Chelsea (66 points), Aston Villa (66 points) and Nottingham Forest (65 points). Even if Newcastle draws Everton, they are expected to qualify for the Champions League as long as other competitors lose points.

Eddie Howe admitted at the press conference: "If we miss the Champions League qualification in the end, it will be difficult for us to accept. But the team must focus on what they can control, and our goals are very clear. "

25-year-old Swedish striker Isak had previously missed the key battle with Arsenal due to a groin injury, and his recovery is progressing well. It is worth noting that in the four league games this season when Isaac was absent, Newcastle not only did not win, but also had three games without any results.

Regarding Isaac's specific situation, Eddie Howe said: "Although he has not participated in the team's joint training, his personal training this week is very smooth. The next 48 hours will be a critical period to determine whether he can play. The medical team is optimistic. All the training events he has completed are no pain response and is in a satisfactory state. "Eddie Howe particularly emphasized, "Isaac's contract has three years left, and the club is looking forward to him continuing to destroy the city and pulling the village for the Magpies' Legion for many years in the future. "

There is also good news on the defense line. Main fullback Kieran Trippier is expected to return in the final game. The England international has missed the past two rounds of the league. However, if the midfielder Ellington still needs to rest, he is expected to return to the lineup in the pre-season preparation stage.