Alexander Isak releases 14-word statement after surprising Arne Slot on Liverpool debut

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Alexander Isak shared his gratitude to Liverpool fans after making his debut.

The forward made a record-breaking £125m switch from Newcastle United on transfer deadline day after a protracted summer saga.

The Sweden international had, effectively, downed tools at St James Park in a bid to engineer a move, missing the Magpies' pre-season tour of the Far East and training solo after his team-mates returned to Tyneside.



His wish was finally granted on deadline day, as Liverpool finally got the man they had been chasing all summer.

The Reds are handling the striker with care after a disrupted pre-season, with manager Arne Slot opting to leave Isak out of his squad for their recent trip to Burnley.

The decision was made with one eye on the Reds' showdown with Atletico Madrid, with Slot also revealing he expected Isak to be fit enough to play at least 45 minutes against the La Liga side - as per The Liverpool Echo.

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As predicted, the 25-year-old striker was chosen to start against the Spanish giants, and put in an encouraging performance during his 58-minute debut.

He was also given a rousing reception by the Anfield faithful when his name was announced before kick-off and when he was substituted just before the hour-mark.

Following the match, Isak took to Instagram to outline his joy at making his much-anticipated debut for Liverpool and to thank the club's supporters.

Although he's only trained for two weeks, he has so many games under his belt that he is probably more able to be ready for 60.

Arne Slot admits he was surprised by Isak.(Image: Stu Forster, Getty Images)

"But I was positively surprised how fit he was, I wasn't surprised by his quality because that's what we all know.