LISTEN to It’s All Kicking Off! Chris Sutton gives his view on Alexander Isak’s form and Callum Wilson’s fitness

Chris Sutton has blamed Alexander Isak’s dip in form on Callum Wilson‘s fitness, claiming the 32-year-old Brit is ‘like Darren Anderton back in the day, always injured’.

Isak made a strong impression on the Newcastle fans following his arrival from Real Sociedad for £63 million in 2022, but has struggled to impose himself this season. 

Despite keeping Newcastle’s dreams of ending their trophy drought alive during their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Chelsea, Isak has struggled for goals. 

Having scored just two goals in seven Premier League matches, fans and pundits alike have started to take aim at the 25-year-old. 

However, Sutton told It’s All Kicking Off that he believes Wilson’s inability to stay fit has played a defining role in his shortcomings this season.

While Ian Ladyman questions Eddie Howe‘s future at the club after the Newcastle boss was booed at Stamford Bridge during their Premier League clash on Sunday.   

‘Well it’d help if Callum Wilson actually got himself into some sort of condition. He’s always injured’, Sutton said. 

‘I know it’s hard to blame him, but it doesn’t help because we know what a quality player he is. But he’s like Darren Anderton back in the day, isn’t he? 

‘He’s always injured sick note.’