Newcastle defender addresses dressing room split claims amidst Alexander Isak exit

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Alexander Isak completed a transfer deadline day move to Liverpool, but his departure is still being felt at Newcastle United.

It was a saga that created real tension within the Newcastle dressing room, as players were torn over how to react to the actions of their star striker.

The 25-year-old opted for the bold choice of going on strike to force a move away from the club, declaring his relationship with the Magpies as “broken”.

Alexander Isak was the last recruit of a blockbuster summer for Liverpool, where they secured the British record transfer fee of a player, twice.

First, Florian Wirtz, as the creative midfielder joined Liverpool’s ranks, and then Alexander Isak joined on the final day of the window to complete a squad revamp.

Following his deadline day move, Alexander Isak was included in the Sweden national team squad for the upcoming international break.

Despite not participating in a full training session all summer, Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson opted to include him, to get him back up to speed.

Whilst away on international duty, the reaction to his move to Anfield appears to have followed him.

Alexander Isak has stayed away from media duty thus far, but it hasn’t stopped other people talking about him.

Newcastle United defender Emil Krafth has linked up with Alexander Isak for Sweden, and he has provided insight into the situation.

Speaking to Swedish newspaper Sportbladet, the defender said: “There were many who wanted to see Alex stay but you understand how football works.”

“I wish him all the best in the future.

Football players understand football players and we can only wish him the best of luck.”

“As Anthony Elanga said, it has been very chill.

You understand his and the club’s situation

Of course, they would have wanted to keep him, he is an incredible football player.”

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