Liverpool manager Arne Slot fires pressure message to Alexander Isak…

Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, sends a message of pressure to Alexander Isak.

Alexander Isak captured attention throughout the summer as he aimed to leave Newcastle, ultimately securing a transfer to Liverpool.

However, his initial performances at Anfield have been quite disappointing, with just one goal (against Southampton in the Carabao Cup) and a single assist in six matches across all competitions.

In recent weeks, Isak has faced criticism for his lackluster displays, although those within Liverpool have emphasized that their new number nine has not been at full fitness since his late summer arrival. Nonetheless, this excuse can no longer be applied moving forward.

Arne Slot confirms that Isak is nearing full match fitness.

In a media briefing prior to Liverpool’s clash with Man United (as reported by Fabrizio Romano), Arne Slot disclosed that Isak is now approaching complete fitness.

He believes that the British record signing can now be evaluated based on his performances.

“Alexander Isak has undergone his 5/6 weeks of pre-season… so in terms of fitness, he’s nearly at the level he should be. We can assess him fairly from this point onward.”

It is understandable that Isak has faced significant pressure during the early stages of his Liverpool tenure—not only because he is the most expensive Premier League player ever at £125m, but also due to Hugo Ekitike, who has impressed since his transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt, competing for the starting striker position under Slot.

It will be intriguing to observe Isak’s performance for Liverpool in the upcoming weeks, beginning with the match against Man United at Anfield.

Scoring one or two goals in that pivotal encounter would certainly win him favor with the club’s fans and alleviate some of the mounting pressure he has been under in recent months.