Eddie Howe provides update on Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy injuries after defeat to Borussia Dortmund

Newcastle ahead Alexander Isak suffered a recurrence of a groin damage in Wednesday’s Champions League defeat to Borussia Dortmund, whereas Eddie Howe confirmed Jacob Murphy additionally dislocated his shoulder in what was a double blow for the Magpies.

Dortmund inflicted Newcastle’s first Champions League defeat of the season at St James’ Park however the “more disappointing” challenge for Howe have been the injuries to key gamers Isak and Murphy, who each departed the pitch early after choosing up knocks.

Newcastle are additionally set to lose Sandro Tonali to a prolonged ban after the Italian was discovered to have damaged betting guidelines, leaving Howe with a diminished squad heading into an important run of fixtures in each Europe and the Premier League.

“[Isak going off] was a blow for us and we had another one with Jacob [Murphy] coming off as well with what looks like a serious injury,” Howe mentioned throughout a post-match interview with TNT Sports.

“That’s another difficult thing for us with such a small squad already, it’s probably the most disappointing thing for us.”

He added: “It looks like a reoccurrence of his [Isak’s] groin problem. It doesn’t look serious but it’s enough to keep him out and that’s a big blow with a player of his quality.

“With Jacob that looks more serious with a potential dislocation of his shoulder which is never a good thing to see.

Though the true extent of both injuries isn’t fully known yet, Newcastle are likely to be without either playerwhen the Magpies travel to Dortmund for the return fixture in two weeks’ time.

The defeat drops Newcastle down to third in Group F with PSG, who defeated AC Milan in the other match of the night, moving to the top spot and Dortmund jumping from fourth to second.

Howe’s team will now need to secure a positive result in Germany next time out and will be without two dangerous players to help the team.

“It’s going to be difficult [winning away from home] but we’re in the Champions League and nothing’s going to come easy.” Howe mentioned about Newcastle’s subsequent match.

“When you start the competition and go into the group that we’re in, you know you’re going to have to win at some tough places to get through the group.

“Today would have been a massive win for us, we didn’t get it but we have to dust ourselves down and when the Champions League comes back to us next week we have to be ready.

“We look at today and are frustrated we didn’t get anything from it. We didn’t deserve to lose.”