Eddie Howe has insisted that playing Alexander Isak for just 45 minutes was always part of the plan at Sheffield Wednesday.
Isak had two chances in the FA Cup tie and was denied by Cameron Dawson in the Owls goal. Howe swapped Isak for Chris Wood at half-time with the New Zealand striker also missing a big chance.
When asked about Isak's return to action for Newcastle, Howe said: “He's fine, that was the plan, to play 45. We wanted him to warm up and to give him every chance to play his best football in that 45 minutes. I thought he did very well, he was lively and had chances to score."
