Alexander Isak admits that his lack of sharpness after being sidelined since September played a part in his two big FA Cup chances against Sheffield Wednesday.
Twice Isak found himself in front of excellent Sheff Wed stopper Cameron Dawson but twice he was denied by the home goalkeeper in the first half of the Magpies' FA Cup defeat against the Owls. Now though Isak hopes that getting 45 minutes in the tank will only benefit him ahead of the club's now season defining League Cup quarter-final against Leicester City.
When asked about building back up to full fitness and getting sharp again, Isak told Chronicle Live: "I think the sharpness will help. These are chances I'd usually score (at Sheff Wed).
