BBC · Jul 19, 2025
Isak absent as Newcastle suffer in Celtic friendly
Image caption, Celtic play Ajax in Italy on Thursday in their next pre-season game (19:30 BST)Newcastle left Alexander Isak out of their squad as they were beaten 4-0 by Celtic in their first pre-season friendly.
The 25-year-old Sweden striker's future remains unclear after being the centre of transfer interest this summer.
Isak, along with Joelinton, was missed as Eddie Howe's side were well beaten by the Scottish champions.
Celtic went ahead after 28 minutes when Arne Engels sent Nick Pope the wrong way from the penalty spot after being brought down by Joe Willock inside the box.