Emil Krafth has revealed he was awaiting the diagnosis for his potentially season-ending injury as he welcomed Alexander Isak to Newcastle United. The record signing visited the training ground ahead of the deal being announced on Friday, and was filmed talking with his Sweden team-mate before the forward met Eddie Howe.
Krafth was awaiting news on his knee injury, having been stretchered off in the first-half of the midweek Carabao Cup win at Tranmere Rovers. The full-back suffered an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament, and the 28-year-old is now facing a long road to recovery.
Krafth admitted it was a 'devastating' setback after sharing the news with supporters on social media. The defender has expressed his delight at Isak's decision to join the Magpies, but their reunion came with 'mixed feelings' as it came during his nervous wait for an update.
