Alexander Isak's teammate speaks out on dressing room reaction to Liverpool star – 'Not true'

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Emil Krafth has lifted the lid on the Newcastle dressing room's response to Alexander Isak's Liverpool transfer(Image: Serena Taylor, Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Emil Krafth has dismissed claims suggesting Alexander Isak's departure from Newcastle this summer caused a rift in the dressing room.

Nevertheless, Krafth, who joined Newcastle in 2019 and also represents Sweden alongside Isak, insisted the atmosphere has remained "very chill."

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"There were many who wanted to see Alex stay, but you understand how football works," the defender revealed to Swedish publication Sportbladet (via Liverpool.com).



It is just taken out of thin air.

"You understand his and the club's situation.

Of course, they would have wanted to keep him, he is an incredibly good football player."

Isak reportedly ruffled some feathers at St James' Park after going on strike(Image: Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Isak effectively downed tools to push through a switch to Liverpool, which led to him being made to train separately from the main group.

You understand both sides.

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"The fans' frustration and that you want to keep your best player.

And you understand Alex, that he might want to take the next step."

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