Howe says he wants ‘players who are committed to Newcastle’ after defeat by Liverpool

Here is a 181-word summary of the news article: Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed his desire for players "committed to Newcastle" after his team's 3-2 loss to Liverpool. Howe's comments come amid reports that the club's owners met with striker Alexander Isak, who has been on strike. Howe said he wants "clarity" over Isak's future quickly. Newcastle played the match with 10 men after Anthony Gordon was sent off in the first half, but they managed to level the score at 2-2. However, Liverpool substitute Rio Ngumoha scored the winning goal in the 100th minute. Howe claimed he was unaware of the club's last-ditch attempt to convince Isak to end his strike and return to the team. The manager stated that he is focusing his energy on players who are committed to playing for Newcastle. The article highlights the turmoil within the Newcastle squad, with Isak's strike and the team's narrow defeat to Liverpool, as Howe seeks to build a cohesive and dedicated group of players.