Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been pictured making a very recognisable pose in training ahead of the Magpies’ Champions League clash against AC Milan.
It didn’t take long for fans on X to mention that the Swedish international could be mimicking club legend Alan Shearer‘s famous goal celebration:
Practising the goats celebration βοΈπ
β carlo (@Tooney2023) September 18, 2023
Shearerrr
β Bradley Robson (@bradrobson2605) September 18, 2023
Super Striker
β Yannick Akon (@AkonYannick) September 18, 2023
Wor Isak π₯π€π€
β Margate π π π (@Anagram_60) September 18, 2023
Give him a new contract π
β Nagash β¨π¨πΎβπ» (@nagash_OG) September 18, 2023
“Hands up if you’re starting in Milan…..” ππΏββοΈπΈπͺ 1οΈβ£4οΈβ£
β π πΌπππ΅ πΌπ³ ππ΅π² π§ππ»π² #NUFC (@ToonMouthTyne) September 18, 2023
Alex Isak x ucl nights cannot wait
β Deuce (@NAsafoAdjei) September 18, 2023
Will Isak return to the starting lineup against Milan?
After an outstanding start to the campaign, which saw him score a brace against Aston Villa on the opening day, Isak hasn’t really kicked on from there.
It led to manager Eddie Howe dropping the 23-year-old for the victory against Brentford at the weekend, with Callum Wilson taking his place.
As Wilson scored the winner on Saturday, it would be a surprise if he is benched for the Milan fixture. However, as rotation is a necessity with so many games being played in such a short space of time, Isak may get his chance.
Newcastle fans are keenly anticipating the clash at the San Siro
While Howe’s men haven’t started the season in great form, supporters will still be confident that their side can get a result in Italy on Tuesday night.
Milan are reeling from a heavy defeat to city rivals Inter, and this could well be the perfect time to play the Rossoneri. If the Magpies can get a memorable result tomorrow, it may kickstart their campaign.
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