Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink eulogised goal hero Alexander Isak following Newcastle United’s 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Debates had raged all week in the build-up to the clash about where the Swede should fit in.
Previous substitute appearances whet the Toon supporters’ appetite and Isak did not disappoint when called upon. A brilliant first-half header reminiscent of Wyn Davies, Les Ferdinand, Alan Shearer or Andy Carroll broke the deadlock and eased the tension around St James’ Park.
Not only that, his all-round play and electric pace pierced a thorn in Wolves’ side all afternoon before his withdrawal on 68 minutes. Eddie Howe told reporters at his pre-match press conference Isak was not capable of playing a full game and, as a man of his word, subbed the striker for Callum Wilson.
