Arne Slot confirmed that Alexander Isak will gradually introduce first team action. He warned that new Liverpool strikers must be carefully handled over the coming weeks amid fears of injuries. Isak sealed the switch in Anfield on the day of transfer deadline at a record-breaking fee in the UK, ending the prolonged summer transfer saga.
Swedish international has issued a harsh statement de factoly defeating the tool and declaring his relationship with his previous club is irreparable. Isak’s rebellious approach led him to absent throughout Newcastle’s pre-season preparations and opening three Premier League fixtures for the campaign.
He also trained in isolation and urged slots to be faithful and faithful that his new signature would take time or risk of injury for him to reach peak conditions.
He states: “First of all, Swedish manager Thomasson has won the best striker in the world and needs him in his country, but he understands that he can get hurt, so he deserves a big compliment because he cares for the player and understands that it deserves a big compliment.
“We treat Alex the same way, so don’t expect 90 minutes a week. He missed preseason and team sessions, so we have to build him gradually.
“But it will be a challenge, but we’ve been signing him for six years, so this is something that fans need to keep in mind if I bring him in.
“In football, there’s always criticism and sometimes we cheer on us. After the League Cup, they were happy with him. In other moments, you’re criticized.
Isak switched from Real Sociedad to Newcastle in 2022 with a £60m deal, winning 27 nets on 42 outings in all previous quarter events.
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The striker will become part of an offensive weapon featuring Mohamed Sarah, Florian Wiltz, Federico Chiesa, Cody Gappo and Hugo Echicicke.
When quized about his alternative, Slot said:
“Diogo (Jota), Darwin (Nunez), Lucho (Luis Diaz), people who aren’t here anymore. Jurgen (Klopp) was also able to do this in the past, and have changed the game with options if necessary.
“I think the players are. Today was the first time I trained with most of them. Curtis Jones was injured in the last game so he wouldn’t be able to use him for the match against Burnley, but everyone came back without any problems.
“That’s not necessarily the case. We’re happy they’re healthy, so Ryan Gravenberch, a big tribute to Swedish manager and several others, started just one Dutch game.”
After his return from his international commitment with Sweden, Isaac arrived at the AXA Training Centre on Wednesday, confirming that Slot has had a fresh acquisition and minimal dialogue. “Maybe don’t trust me, but I wasn’t telling him that much,” he said.
“After he signed, I called him and he had to go to Sweden, but 99% of the time during the break I leave the player for their national manager.
“I’ll text him once or twice, but we’ll need to know him in the next few days and weeks. But there’s such a great culture at this club, so we’ve signed his qualities and know how good he is and what quality of player he is.
“I don’t think we can compare it to different owners, different situations under any circumstances.
“We’ve always felt like we needed another offensive player, so we’re happy to get what we wanted.”
