Liverpool told all about Alexander Isak's true character by those who know him best

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Inside Liverpool deadline day as Alexander Isak jets off and transfer collapses after tense talks.

Full Liverpool ins and outs after Alexander Isak deadline day deal and dramatic transfer collapse.

He has done everything with a higher purpose."



'So serious about his job'

Mikel Merino of Arsenal, who was a team-mate of Isak at Borussia Dortmund before they both flourished at Real Sociedad, speaks highly of Isak, both on and off the pitch, lauding his professionalism.

In a 2021 interview with CBS while they were both at Sociedad, Merino said: "I think he's a great player.

He's a big, big piece for us, he's doing great he's adapting really, really good here, everybody loves him in the dressing room.

"I think he speaks Spanish perfect, so that talks very good about him, the way he wants to adapt here, the way he's so serious about his job and about not only football, but being a good team-mate, being a professional."

After moving to Newcastle a year later, Merino echoed similar sentiments, telling The Athletic: "Alex has already started well.

Merino and Isak during their time at Real Sociedad together

Despite the drawn-out saga, Tomasson insisted Isak was calm, composed and ready for the upcoming round of international action.

However, due to his recent lack of game time, he is unlikely to play a full match