Isak? We need CLARITY! | Eddie Howe | Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is desperate for clarity and a resolution to the Alexander Isak saga after his spirited team were beaten by champions Liverpool at St. James’ Park. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:01 Great performance, very dominant. Only thing missing was goals in the first half. Second half was a different game but really well executed by the players. Gutted for the players. 0:50 Isak? I’ve not been party to talks on Isak for a long time giving my energy to players that want to play for Newcastle. 1:15 Last few days of window - getting pulled into a last min low list signing? Names are always different at beginning and end of window. We’re still active in the market. We have to be careful we don’t make a decision that impacts the future window. Let’s see what happens. 2:10 Hope to keep Isak? I’ve got no idea where that stands. 2:25 Gordon’s red? There’s no intent, he’s gone in too quickly. It’s unfortunate I think he’s unlucky. I’ve got sympathy for him. 3:10 Is it time for chairman to make Isak decision? I don’t know why he’s here. His presence and support is appreciated. I’m not party to any conversations today. 3:50 Been draining and distracting? Definitive answer needed? I think that’s the ideal from everyone we want clarity with ISAK! We’ve got to get results. We’ve given two good performances and only for one point. We battle through and we move on to Leeds. 4:40 Gordon gone for three games, losing Isak would make it worse? We’re running out of options! I have to look at positives! I was pleased with Osula. Big opportunity for him. 5:15 Dressing room galvanised? I hope so. We’ve given two great performances, we’ve shown our fighting spirit. We’ve put the distractions around us away. 6:05 Injuries? I don’t know; they’re genuine injuries and it’ll be a huge blow. Joelinton doesn’t look great. 6:40 Debuts - thoughts? They both did well, it’s a big moment for them. They’re going to be hugely important players. 7:10 Frustration towards a