Isaac is not present? Eddiehao: The reason is very simple, he does not want to attract attention and speculation from the outside world

July 20th, Newcastle lost to the Celtics 0-4. After the game, Newcastle coach Eddie Hao talked about Isaac who was absent in this game.

■About Isaac being not on the scene

Eddiehao said: "The reason why Isaac is not on the scene today is very simple. If he cannot play, what Isaac is most reluctant to be is to sit in the stands and accept various attention and speculation from the outside world. I think that is unfair to the players. We both agree that he needs more training time, so he will not play today. Since we have reached a consensus, it is the best choice not to come to the scene."

Newcastle will go to Asia next week to start a preseason trip in Singapore and South Korea. Head coach Eddiehao said he expects Isaac to participate in those games.

Eddiehao said: "I'm very sure Isaac will go to Singapore and South Korea with the team and participate in the game there, completely sure."

■About Isaac's future

Eddiehao said: "Does the club want to keep him? Of course, there is no doubt. From the board of directors to the coaching staff to the players, no one disagrees. We appreciate his ability and also appreciate him as a person, he is very important to us."