Alexander Isak's Liverpool problems laid bare as Newcastle fans make feelings clear

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With just 238 minutes of play under his belt so far, Isak hasn't yet made his mark in either the Premier League or the Champions League.He's been sharing game time with fellow newcomer Hugo Ekitike, as he wasn't fully fit for the start of the season due to refusing to train with Eddie Howe's first team during pre-season.READ MORE: UEFA respond over controversial Liverpool decision vs Galatasaray with Reds 'disappointed'READ MORE: Chelsea squad's feelings on Liverpool clash revealed after Reds' back-to-back defeatsIsak was subbed on just past the hour in Liverpool's 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in their Champions League group stage match at RAMS Park.The Reds were already down by a goal when he entered the pitch, courtesy of a penalty from Victor Osimhen, who was once on Newcastle's radar.During his 28 minutes of action on Tuesday night, the 26-year-old only had four touches, prompting Magpies fans to suggest his struggles were evident even before his switch to Anfield.Highlighting Isak's limited involvement, one Newcastle supporter posted on X: "Nice work if you can get it. Long may it continue."Liverpool supporters didn't hesitate to highlight the contrasts at Newcastle, as one pointed out: "Isak flourished at Newcastle because he had Gordon's pace next to him and a midfield always looking for him."We don't really have pace without Diaz any more and we don't have a midfield that's getting the ball forward into dangerous positions.

We don't have a style of play."Another Reds fan offered their analysis, saying: "He came from a team who pumped the ball upfield quickly. That's not Isak's game."A third also weighed in on the tactical differences, posting: "We don't play the same way Newcastle did.

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