Alexander Isak is absent from Newcastle United's Asia tour due to a minor thigh injury and ongoing transfer speculation involving Liverpool and Al-Hilal. Manager Eddie Howe left Isak out of the squad for a friendly against Celtic, maintaining confidence in Isak's desire to remain with the team. Newcastle's Asia tour features a match against Arsenal in Singapore, followed by games in South Korea. Although Isak is sidelined, the remaining squad is healthy, with player Lewis Hall returning from injury.
Alexander Isak will miss Newcastle United's Asia tour amid transfer speculation. He experienced a thigh injury and had been linked to clubs like Liverpool and Al-Hilal.
Eddie Howe excluded Isak from the friendly against Celtic, citing transfer speculation but expressed confidence in Isak's happiness and commitment to staying at Newcastle.
Newcastle's pre-season schedule includes matches in Singapore against Arsenal, and games in South Korea against a K-League All-Star team and Tottenham.
Despite Isak's situation, Newcastle has a full squad available for the upcoming fixtures, with Lewis Hall returning from his injury and joining the team.
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