Alexander Isak has not rejoined Newcastle's squad amid Liverpool interest and an alleged rejected bid early in August. Isak released a statement saying he lost trust with Newcastle because of broken promises, and the club responded that the conditions for his departure had not been met. Manager Eddie Howe confirmed Isak will be absent for the upcoming match against Liverpool, described the situation as regrettable, and said he wants Isak back in a Newcastle shirt. Howe said he prefers transfer matters handled privately, noted Isak is training separately, and expressed hope for eventual reintegration despite current difficulties.
"There's been no change -- he won't be a part of the squad for this weekend's game," Howe said in his news conference on Friday. "He's contracted to us, he's our player. My wish is he'd be playing Monday night with us but he won't be and that's regrettable. I 100% want to see him back in a Newcastle shirt."
"My preference is it doesn't happen publicly," he said. "Everything is better dealt with behind closed doors. But needs must, and in this situation the club has spoken, and probably justifiably so in that moment. I haven't seen him this week. When I see him, we speak as normal. There's no issues. Of course it's a difficult situation for both sides and it's far from ideal for both parties."
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