Alexander Isak is FORCED OFF with a leg injury after just 15 minutes of Newcastle’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund in a huge blow for Eddie Howe’s side

Newcastle were dealt a major blow in their Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund after Alexander Isak was forced off with injury.

The Magpies hosted the German side at St James’ Park hoping to keep up their unbeaten return to Europe’s elite club competition following a 0-0 draw with AC Milan and a memorable 4-1 victory against PSG.

However, after just 15 minutes of the clash, Isak went down with what looked like a leg injury.

After some treatment, he managed to get up again, but was shaking his head while also walking gingerly. 

Ultimately, the Swedish forward was unable to continue and was subsequently replaced by Callum Wilson. 

Newcastle will be desperate for good news on his injury, with Isak enjoying a fine season for Eddie Howe’s side.

However, speaking post-match after the Magpies went down 1-0 courtesy of Felix Nmecha’s first half goal, Howe was downbeat.

‘That [Isak going off] was a blow and Jacob (Murphy) came off with what looks like a serious injury,’ he said.

‘We’ve got a small squad as is it. That’s probably the most disappointing thing of the night.

‘It looks like a recurrence of his [Isak’s] groin problem and it’s a big blow. Jacob looks serious, potentially a dislocation of his shoulder.’

Isak has scored seven goals in just 11 games in all competitions, meaning he has netted 17 times in 38 appearances for Newcastle since joining last year.

After arriving from Real Sociedad as the club’s record signing for £60m, Isak scored twice in his first three games before he picked up a serious thigh injury.

This kept the 24-year-old out of action for almost four months before he was fully fit for the rest of the campaign as the Magpies qualified for the Champions League.

In total, he scored 10 goals in 27 appearances last season as he dovetailed nicely in attack with Wilson.