Alexander Isak: Newcastle striker likened to Thierry Henry amid goalscoring streak
A tall, fast and technically proficient player who carries the number 14 jersey and is a devastating force in front of goal.
The description recalls Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, but it also applies to Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.
Gunners striker Kai Havertz had a day of wasted chances in the game 1-0 win over Wolves, The player, who Mikel Arteta has long been interested in, scored his 16th and 17th Premier League goals of the season.
Isaac once again proves to be Newcastle’s talisman, inspiring them Reversed Southampton 3-1.
“Alexander Isak gives me a bit of a Thierry Henry vibe, to be honest,” Nedum Onuoha told BBC Sport’s Final Score.
“He looks sharp right now.
“The two completions for those two goals made it look like the easiest thing in the world.
“This guy is on fire and every time the ball comes to him you expect something to happen, which speaks volumes about his ability.”
Arteta’s admiration for the striker is so secretive that Arsenal need to strengthen their attacking department following Jesus’ long-term injury.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has reiterated that Newcastle are unlikely to lose Isak in January and are keen to build around the striker, but said he would “never say never” when it comes to the transfer window .
Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer told BBC Match of the Day: “His all-round game is outstanding.
“He created a lot of chances and got shots. His first touch was great.
“I think there are three world-class forwards in the Premier League. Erling Haaland is one of them, Mohamed Salah is another and Isak is the third.”
Former Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Danny Murphy added: “I think he has world-class quality but to become a world-class player he has to last longer.”
