Alexander Isak’s feisty response to Man Utd boss sends clear message to Liverpool dressing room

Alexander Isak’s feisty response to Man Utd boss sends clear message to Liverpool dressing room

 

With the transfer deadline approaching, Liverpool has a limited amount of time to make a spectacular move for Alexander Isak, who is still out there at Newcastle United.

As demonstrated by his furious answer to former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, Alexander Isak has demonstrated that he is not afraid to stand by his beliefs, for better or bad. If they break the British transfer record and sign him this summer, the Liverpool locker room is fully aware of the kind of player they will be receiving.

The Newcastle United striker has received a lot of criticism lately for trying to make a big move to Anfield, but he has shown that he can give it his all when put to the test. Ten Hag’s accusation that Newcastle was wasting time during the 2023 Carabao Cup final is a perfect illustration. “We know they delay,” the manager of Manchester United at the time grumbled. “It’s something referees don’t want.”

When questioned about those remarks when Newcastle defeated United 2-0 in the Premier League a few weeks later, Isak was ready to respond. firmly, “I don’t really agree,” he said. “We worked with intensity, and we were the team that wanted to win – the team bringing the game forward.”

And he didn’t stop there. “They wasted more time than us,” Isak continued, reversing the criticism directed at United. I don’t give that much thought. I believe our performance was excellent.

The comments highlight Isak’s tough demeanor and determination, traits that are reflected in his continuous efforts to arrange a move to Liverpool this summer. The 25-year-old could join the Reds’ all-star front line, which now includes Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, and Mohamed Salah.

They are considering breaking the British transfer record for the second time this summer in order to sign him, having already done it for Wirtz in a £116 million move. However, Newcastle is refusing to back down and is requesting £150 million, which Liverpool would obviously like to reduce.

That impasse might soon reach a breaking point. Isak is reportedly prepared to step down and refuse to play for Newcastle even if his transfer demands are not fulfilled, which could put further pressure on the club.

On the other hand, Ekitike’s explosive start to life on Merseyside may already be diminishing Liverpool’s sense of urgency. The Frenchman, who cost £69 million to sign from Eintracht Frankfurt, has already made an impression. He scored in Friday’s triumph over Bournemouth after losing to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.

There is still uncertainty around a possible trade for Isak, and Newcastle has not yet signed a replacement, so there is no assurance that their position will change. He vowed to go on strike and did not participate in the team’s preseason tour of Asia.

His absence was noted on Saturday when Anthony Gordon was used as a stand-in No. 9 and he was left out of Newcastle’s opening-day trip to Aston Villa. Despite Ezri Konsa’s red card in the 66th minute, Newcastle was unable to score, and the game ended in a draw.

Only three of Eddie Howe’s team’s 16 shots, despite dominating possession, were on goal, highlighting how much they needed Isak’s cutting edge. The traveling crowd even wrote a new song for their once-adored frontman in addition to dubbing the departing striker “greedy.”

“We don’t care about Isak, he don’t care about me,” they said as they departed the stadium. “All we care about is NUFC.” Howe declined to denounce the chant when questioned about it.

“Whatever happens, I think the supporters acted really well today because they supported the team,” he stated. “They have consistently supported the team, even though things haven’t always been easy. And then, I believe people are quite free to say whatever if they so choose.

 

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