FC Liverpool: Alexander Isak not in the squad – “Best preparation for him”

145 million shopping

The 145 million euro transfer at the Deadline Day from Alexander Isak to Liverpool FC went on stage with many noise after the 25-year-old strike from his former Newcastle United Club. The Swede still has to wait for the debut for his new employer, on Sunday in the Premier League at FC Burnley he only watched from the stands.

“As everyone knew, he did not train with the team in Newcastle, then went to the national team and only played there for 15 to 20 minutes,” said coach Arne Slot before the game. Isak should first develop the fitness through the training that you need to be able to deliver at the highest level. “We think this is the best preparation for him in a week in which we play three games in seven days.”

In the Sturmzentrum of Liverpool, Slot has enough options anyway, since the former Frankfurter Hugo Ekitiké had another attacker for 95 million euros. The Frenchman did not need a start -up time and was immediately involved in four goals in the first four games.

And when could it be time for the debut at Isak, the most expensive purchase of the Premier League history? In all likelihood as early as the next week at the Champions League duel against Atlético Madrid. “I can assure the fans to be there on Wednesday,” said Slot.