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Ciaran Morrison

Thu 14 August 2025 13:48, UK

Wayne Rooney has made a bold statement about how Liverpool will fare this season, on one key condition.

Liverpool were defeated on penalties in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace in the first competitive match of the season giving fans a first glimpse of new signings.

Forward Mo Salah suffered a rare off day against Crystal Palace, though summer additions Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike scored their first goals for the club.



Rooney made a bold Isak and Liverpool claim.

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Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle this summer, and former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, speaking to BBC Sport [14 August], believes the 25-year-old would make Liverpool “unstoppable.”

Rooney said: “Good players fit in.

With Isak he has shown what a top player he is, and I already have Liverpool as favourites to win the title this year but if he comes in then I think they are going to be unstoppable.”

Newcastle have claimed though that Isak is not for sale, and have so far rejected a bid from Liverpool for the Swedish international.

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Slot is already building a lethal forward line and adding Isak to his options would make Liverpool the most threatening attacking side in the Premier League.

Slot will welcome the dilemma though should a breakthrough be made with Isak as the Dutchman also wants to progress in the Champions League alongside retaining the Premier League title.

The Reds start at home to Bournemouth, a match which should get Slot’s side off to a perfect start.

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