- Pressure mounts on Isak to start delivering at Anfield
- The Liverpool striker addresses British-record transfer to Liverpool
- He faces stiff competition from teammate Hugo Ekitike
In a bid to justify the former Newcastle striker’s massive price tag, pressure is mounting on him to deliver at Anfield.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Alexander Isak has addressed his British-record £125m transfer to Liverpool, stating that those who criticized his acrimonious departure from Newcastle United did not have “the whole picture”.
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After the arrival of the striker on a British-record transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool, Alexander Isak has asserted that those who judged his summer move didn’t know the full story, but he is now focused on his new chapter at Anfield.
The Sweden international acknowledged the bitter backlash but called it an educational experience.
“I can’t control everything that is said or written.”There is a lot to discuss, and it can be discussed for a long time. But it has been educational, and I’m happy with the final result.
I’m proud to be a Liverpool player. I don’t want to go into details or talk about that situation too much. It is a closed chapter, but I have never had any problems.” He declared.
Meanwhile, In an unconventional debut, Alexander Isak joined Liverpool lacking match fitness after a tumultuous summer transfer from Newcastle.
The Swede, who refused to participate in Newcastle’s pre-season, had not played a competitive game in over three months.
Slot initially declared in October that Isak’s pre-season ended and no more excuses were valid regarding his fitness.
Yet, just three weeks later, the Dutch manager withdrew his statement, pleading for patience after the striker’s injury setback.
Isak now faces stiff competition from teammate Hugo Ekitike, who has impressed since also arriving in the summer window.
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