Leicester City v Newcastle United injury news as four out plus six doubts amid Isak and Gordon worries

Eddie Howe’s preparations for Monday night’s trip to Leicester City have been complicated by a growing injury list, casting doubt over several key players’ availability.

The Magpies arrive at the King Power Stadium chasing a fourth consecutive victory across all competitions, but their midweek win over Brentford came at a cost with both Alexander Isak and Joelinton picking up knocks.

Isak, who notched his 20th Premier League goal of the season against the Bees, struggled with groin discomfort that forced his substitution. While Howe downplayed the severity, the Swedish striker’s participation remains uncertain.

Joelinton also took a knock but managed to complete the match, though his status is similarly unclear as he sits one yellow card away from an automatic two-game suspension.

Anthony Gordon’s return from suspension brings mixed news. The winger suffered an injury during international duty that Howe initially feared looked “really bad,” but he has since progressed to individual training sessions.

Whether he’ll be match-fit for Monday remains doubtful. Defensive concerns persist with Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman still unavailable, though Botman’s recovery from knee surgery shows promising signs for an imminent return. Lewis Hall’s season has prematurely ended following foot surgery.

Leicester’s preparations have been equally turbulent following their seventh consecutive scoreless defeat against Manchester City. Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy faces selection headaches after dropping Harry Winks following a reported heated confrontation.

The Foxes will definitely be without Abdul Fatawu (ACL), while Ricardo Pereira’s fitness remains questionable after making only a brief substitute appearance at the Etihad.

The match presents contrasting fortunes – Newcastle riding momentum from three straight wins against Leicester mired in their worst scoring drought in Premier League history.

Howe’s injury management in the coming days could prove decisive as both clubs battle for crucial points at opposite ends of the table, with Newcastle chasing European qualification while Leicester desperately seek to end their alarming freefall.

Monday’s encounter promises tactical intrigue as Howe weighs risking key players against Leicester’s potential lineup reshuffle.

With Isak’s goalscoring form and Gordon’s creativity potentially diminished, Newcastle may need to find alternative routes to goal against a Leicester side that, despite their struggles, have kept things relatively tight at home aside from their recent collapse against Chelsea.

The fitness decisions made in both camps over the weekend could ultimately determine whether Newcastle’s winning run continues or Leicester finally rediscover their scoring touch.