Newcastle United secured a routine 1-0 win over League Two outfit AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday night.
Fabian Schar scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot after Miguel Almiron was fouled in the box by Joe Pigott.
The victory has ensured their progress to the last 16 of the Carabao Cup where they will meet Chelsea at the end of this month.
However, this Saturday, the Magpies are set to travel to Merseyside to take on Everton in the Premier League.
The confidence in their camp is likely to be high after their excellent 1-1 draw against Manchester City last weekend.
However, they have suffered a big blow ahead of the away fixture at Goodison Park as Alexander Isak is reportedly certain to miss the upcoming game.
Reports from Chronicle Live suggest the 25-year-old could be sidelined until after the international fixtures due to a toe injury.
The talented forward wasn’t part of the previous two home matches against Man City and Wimbledon. And now the Swedish FA have accepted he is not going to participate in the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Estonia and Slovakia.
Isak has been one of the key members for Eddie Howe’s team this season. He started the opening five Premier League matches before being sidelined with injury.
Callum Wilson is another option for the Magpies but he is currently also injured.
Eddie Howe started Anthony Gordon upfront against City last time, while summer arrival William Osula led the line during their Carabao Cup game against Wimbledon.
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