When asked about Isak's situation, Howe said that it was no different from the previous weeks. He stated that Isak was not with the team and that they were adapting to his absence while still trying to be competitive.

Howe emphasized the importance of the match against Aston Villa, acknowledging that Villa had a strong performance last year and that their ground was difficult to play at. He expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform well and stated that their focus was on giving their best effort.

When asked if he felt let down by Isak's situation, Howe chose not to discuss it and instead focused on the upcoming game. He stated that his emotions were directed towards ensuring the team's competitiveness and motivation.

Howe also shared that he had conversations with Isak about training and playing with the team, but the details of these conversations were private. He expressed his desire to see Isak happy and enjoying his football, but acknowledged that the situation was unfortunate.

Regarding the possibility of Isak staying with the team, Howe believed that there was a good chance but stated that discussions and talks would need to take place for that to happen. He emphasized that the focus for the day was on performing well against Aston Villa.