Eddie Howe Admits Newcastle Attack Yet To Click Without Isak

‎Newcastle manager, Eddie Howe, admitted his side is still adjusting to life without Alexander Isak after the striker’s move to Liverpool.

‎He urged patience as the Magpies’ reshaped attack continues to struggle for fluency. Their 0-0 draw at Bournemouth marked a third straight goalless away game and extended their winless run on the road this season.

‎While Howe was pleased with a third straight clean sheet in the league, they have scored only three goals in five games and are 13th with just six points.

‎”It’s three 0-0s away from home for us, which is really uncommon with our attacking style,” Howe told reporters.

‎”I think just naturally we’re going to be a different team attacking-wise this year without Alex.

‎”I’m hopeful we’re evolving to a different team, hopefully a better team, but it may take a bit of time.”

‎Newcastle are aiming to sign club-record departure successor Nick Woltemade to lead their attack after Isak’s move to the Premier League champions in a record-breaking deal, and Howe indicated there is more to come from the German.

‎”I thought Nick played really well today,” Howe added. “I thought he was very effective with his footwork and his link play.

‎”But we just need to know and get used to him and his style more and get more runners off him because he’s very good in that respect.”

‎Newcastle will host Bradford City, currently in English football’s third tier, in the League Cup second round on Wednesday.