Liverpool sold Darwin Nunez to Al-Hilal earlier this summer and the Reds are hoping to bring in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak as his replacement, but the deal has stalled

When Newcastle United host Liverpool on Monday night, the focus will be on a player who won’t set foot on the pitch.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe remains hopeful Alexander Isak can be reintegrated into the squad, despite the disgruntled striker saying his relationship with the club cannot continue in an explosive midweek post on social media.