LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – Alexander Isaac was selected in Liverpool’s starting lineup for the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
The Swedish striker UK record deadline of $170 million Move from Newcastle.
Isaac was removed from the team due to Sunday’s 1-0 win over Burnley in the Premier League, but Liverpool coach Arne Slot said he will be involved in the club’s first European season game.
Isaac disrupts the offseason in the face of his long-term move to Premier League champion Liverpool.
His only game this semester was as a late replacement for Swedish World Cup qualifying against Kosovo last week.
He scored 32 goals for the club and country, becoming one of Europe’s most popular players last season after helping Newcastle win the British League Cup.
Another summer signature, Hugo Ekitike, was selected in place of the match at Anfield.
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