Thierry Henry offers alternative perspective on Alexander Isak to Liverpool transfer saga

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He suggested that there would be little or no outrage if the club were pushing Isak toward the exit door:

"It's because [Isak] is good that people are getting upset," said Henry simply.

"When a player is not good and the club wants him out, I don’t see anyone crying for the player."

It's a valid point.

While players would be well advised not to commit for longer than they are willing to stay, everyone is aware of the market realities.

It is very rare that a player is effectively held against their will, especially when there is a willing buyer who has already tabled a bid in the region of $150 million.

Isak will feel as though he has been left with very little choice but to take extreme measures.

"I can understand him," Henry said.

"The only thing, you always put yourself in a position as a player where people might not understand if you don't come to training.

"This is something that it's very difficult for people to understand

Hugo Ekitike found the net for Liverpool against Newcastle, while Will Osula scored the most unlikely of equalizers in the absence of Isak.

But however the saga concludes, it is worth bearing in mind the thoughts of Henry