Arne Slot makes Alexander Isak admission after Mo Salah reveals problem with Hugo Ekitike

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Arne Slot has spoken about his lack of contact with Alexander Isak(Image: YouTube)

Arne Slot admits he still needs to get to know Alexander Isak before saying he has barely spoken to Liverpool ’s new record signing.

It brought an end to a long transfer saga involving the Swedish striker, who came under fire for the manner in which he pushed for his Newcastle exit.

But despite eventually securing his highly-anticipated move, Isak has barely had time to get to know his Liverpool team-mates and hasn’t yet played for the team, due to the recent international break.



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That resulted in an honest answer from Slot when he was asked about Isak’s character during Friday’s press conference ahead of this weekend’s visit to Burnley, as the Reds look to make it four wins out of four in the Premier League.

The Dutch manager said: “Maybe you won’t believe me but I haven't spoken to him that much.

But we have such a great culture here at this club, so we sign players for their qualities and I know how good he is, what a quality player he is.

Alexander Isak recently completed his record transfer to Liverpool(Image: Nikki Dyer - LFC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

"I don't think you can compare any situation with another; different owners, different situations, you cannot compare (Isak and Marc Guehi).

The Frenchman hit the ground running at Anfield, scoring three goals in his initial three competitive games for the Reds.

But talisman Salah echoed Slot’s thoughts by admitting he still needs time to get to know Ekitike and understand his game for things to go smoothly on the pitch.

That suggests the new signings are not quite on the same page yet and things may get slightly worse for the reigning Premier League champions before they improve.

Salah said: “So far I haven't figured the connections out yet.

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