'Alexander Isak story had impact on squad' - Liverpool gets transfer verdict

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Alexander Isak continues to cast an unwanted shadow over Newcastle's campaign. The energy and drive of the team appear to be absent, and former Premier League champion Emmanuel Petit has attributed this, partly, to the lingering impact of Isak's departure on the remaining squad.

Isak has missed Liverpool's recent games through injury (Image: Getty Images) "Newcastle United have done great things in the Premier League for the last couple of years, but this year, they maybe haven’t hit the standards that we have been used to," he told Jeffbet. "I think the Alexander Isak story has had an impact on the squad.

"Yoane Wissa has been injured, and Nick Woltemade has a tough path to follow in trying to replace Isak, so you can't expect him to do everything right away. "Isak has left a big gap with his departure from the club." Since leaving Tyneside, Isak's own form has faltered.