The 23-year-old made three starts for the team, scoring twice each time, but hasn't played since September due to a thigh injury.
Alexander Isak, a club record acquisition for Newcastle United, is back in full training and might face Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup, with manager Eddie Howe considering inserting him right away.
Isak has been out with a thigh injury that was first misdiagnosed in the middle of September for Newcastle. His homecoming, which was initially anticipated to happen over the Christmas season, has been further delayed by a number of minor aches and pains he has developed throughout his recovery.
The Swedish international, though, has resumed training with the first squad and hasn't displayed any negative effects from the resumption of full-contact practices.
He has seemed better than ever since moving from Real Sociedad for £60 million in August, according to training ground insiders who spoke to Telegraph Sport, and his full pace and movement on the grass have demonstrated to teammates why the club spent so much money on him in the summer.
Isak may have had a minor injury when he arrived in Tyneside but chose not to disclose it since he was eager to start playing for his new team right away.
Isak made a great impression in his club debut against Liverpool in August, when Newcastle suffered their lone loss of the year. It was Isak's first goal for the club.
He nevertheless managed to score his second goal for his new club from the penalty spot before returning from international duty despite battling a bit more in the home draws against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.
Even this weekend, when Newcastle plays Sheffield Wednesday in the third round of the FA Cup, Isak may make an appearance.
It makes sense to want to take things carefully given how long the 23-year-old has been out, therefore it's doubtful the forward will be asked to start games before the end of the month.
But with Callum Wilson out by sickness over the holidays and Chris Wood finding it difficult to score goals from open play as his deputy, his return is a welcome boost for boss Howe.
Newcastle is searching for a defensive midfielder, a young right back, and perhaps a wide striker in the January transfer window, but according to Financial Fair Play Rules, they are limited in how much money they can spend.
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