{"id":90285,"date":"2025-08-18T21:26:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T21:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=90285"},"modified":"2025-08-18T21:26:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T21:26:00","slug":"isak-not-expected-to-attend-pfa-awards-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=90285","title":{"rendered":"Isak not expected to attend PFA awards gala"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is not expected to attend Tuesday night\u2019s Professional Footballers\u2019 Association\u2019s awards gala.<\/p>\n

The Sweden international has been nominated for the main award but could miss the ceremony amid ongoing uncertainty over his future at St James\u2019 Park.<\/p>\n

Isak is currently in the middle of a stand-off with Newcastle over his\u00a0ambition to join Liverpool\u00a0before the transfer deadline.<\/p>\n

Just over 24 hours before the awards, BBC Sport has learned Isak is yet to confirm his attendance at the function, which will be held at the Manchester Opera House, casting doubt over whether he plans to appear.<\/p>\n

Indeed, other sources have indicated that Isak \u2013 as things stand \u2013 is not planning on attending the event.<\/p>\n

Previous PFA award nominees and players selected in their respective division\u2019s teams of the year have confirmed their attendance within the final 24 hours before the ceremony, so it remains to be seen whether Isak makes a late decision.<\/p>\n

Even this close to the gala, it is likely the PFA would welcome Isak\u2019s presence.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old is currently not training with Eddie Howe\u2019s first team, and there has been no indication of a reintegration anytime soon.<\/p>\n

Attending the PFA ceremony could leave Isak in an awkward spot, given the controversy over his future.<\/p>\n

A lot has changed for Isak \u2013 analysis<\/h2>\n

Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIce cold Isak\u201d.<\/p>\n

These were the words Newcastle used to accompany the announcement that the Swede was up for the award fewer than two months ago.<\/p>\n

It was a proud moment for all parties as Isak was nominated for the prize for the first time.<\/p>\n

A lot has changed since then.<\/p>\n

Isak was once this side\u2019s poster boy, but the idea of the striker representing the club at a glitzy awards ceremony?<\/p>\n

That was always going to be in doubt.<\/p>\n

Isak remains determined to join Liverpool, continues to train away from the rest of his team-mates and was not involved in Newcastle\u2019s goalless draw at Aston Villa on the Premier League\u2019s opening weekend.<\/p>\n

Isak\u2019s absence from the team sheet was hardly a surprise but his team-mates put in a committed showing without him.<\/p>\n

It led to the away end turning on their talisman after the game.<\/p>\n

Do not be surprised if those chants get another airing when Liverpool, of all teams, come to St James\u2019 Park next week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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