Newcastle’s Alexander Isak compared to ‘prime Alan Shearer’ after bloody collision vs PSG

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak had to have a bandage wrapped around his bloody head after receiving a blow during his side’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain

Alexander Isak suffered a nasty blow (

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Alexander Isak suffered a nasty injury during Newcastle’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain, leaving him with a bloody head.

The Swedish striker, who’d been involved in the goal which gave Newcastle a 1-0 lead early in the first half, was clocked after going into a tackle and required urgent treatment from the Magpies’ medical team. Isak, 24, was able to continue wearing a thick bandage on his head and emulated the iconic look from club legend Alan Shearer from during a match against Aston Villa in 2003 following a clash with a young Gareth Barry.

Writing on Twitter one fan proclaimed: “Isak bringing the Shearer vibes.” A second commented: “Isak got the prime Shearer look. It’s officially over for PSG.”

Newcastle were 2-0 up shortly after he returned to the pitch after Dan Burn headed in to double his hometown club’s advantage as Champions League football returned to St James’ Park following a 20-year absence. Isak was instrumental in Eddie Howe’s men taking the lead after 17 minutes, as he took the shot which rebounded to give Miguel Almiron a golden opportunity to score.

PSG captain Marquinhos pondered in possession in his own penalty area before dinking the ball into midfield. Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes intercepted it and fired it into Isak’s path, allowing the Swede to turn and fire a shot straight at Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The Italian could only parry the ball to his left, though, and Almiron was there to pounce. The Paraguayan produced a marvellous finish which ripped the roof off St James’ Park. Burn made it 2-0 just before half-time, finishing off a goalmouth scramble to head home.

Alan Shearer also suffered a nasty head injury when facing Aston Villa in 2003 (

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There was a lengthy VAR check, as ex-Magpies winger Chris Waddle told BBC Radio 5 Live: “I think they were looking at a handball in the first one. He is not offside but Dan Burn’s header is so powerful. Donnarumma has made two or three good saves here but he couldn’t keep that out.”

Unsurprisingly, the volume was up to 11 at St James’ Park, as the Toon Army revelled in leading the French champions. Kylian Mbappe and co had shown promising signs in attack, but their defence and midfield was being put under constant pressure by a rampant Newcastle side.

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