Alexander Isak will be aware of his main problem ahead of Liverpool debut as warning sent

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The Swedish striker found himself in the middle of a contentious transfer saga between Newcastle United and the Reds this summer.

Newcastle initially harboured hopes of keeping their talisman for the fresh Premier League season, but Isak expressed his desire to explore opportunities away from St James' Park.

This led to a summer of turmoil on Tyneside, with Premier League champions Liverpool pursuing his signature throughout.

Isak faced intense scrutiny from both the media and pundits following his biting social media statement which accused Newcastle of breaking promises made to him, while asserting that it was best for all parties to move on.

However, this didn't stop Arne Slot from securing a British-record transfer for the 25-year-old on deadline day.

Due to missing Newcastle's first three Premier League matches and lacking match fitness, Isak is yet to make his debut for the Reds, and wasn't included in the squad for their recent 1-0 victory over Burnley.

However, with Liverpool set to welcome Atletico Madrid to Anfield on Wednesday evening for their first Champions League match of the 2025/26 season, Isak could finally get his chance to flourish.

Whilst the demands of Champions League football can prove overwhelming for players, former professional and lifelong Liverpool supporter Adebayo Akinfenwa believes that Isak also faces the additional burden of his extraordinary transfer fee, and he'll be all too aware of that hanging over him.

Speaking to Mirror Football as part of a brand-new campaign with Tony's Chocolonely, the 43-year-old said: "I don't think there'll be a problem whatsoever in regards to players thinking about characteristics or...

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He added: "As cynical as it sounds, footballers are hired help, and footballers know that.

I think the one thing that generally, nine times out of 10, will kind of stay consistent is the club.

"I think it's only maybe one per cent of players who will have that power, to be able to say, 'Look, you know what, I want out.' It's only the one per cent.

Adebayo Akinfenwa was speaking as part of a campaign with Tony's Chocolonely(Image: Hope and Glory)

"We know clubs generally will constantly have the power, which don't get the game twisted, I understand it.