Three-time Premier League winner admits he regrets joining Liverpool

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Several of Liverpool’s 2025 signings have not found their feet yet, and the club will be hoping these recent arrivals do not follow the same path as some past players.Alexander Isak has caught criticism for his form this season, having scored only once in the Premier League since making the switch from Newcastle United.Arne Slot has been advised to use Isak in a different role, but it is unclear if that adjustment will help turn things around for him.If things do not pick up soon, he could end up being remembered as one of the club’s more disappointing signings.Nobody at Anfield is hoping that happens. But if it does, Isak may end up agreeing with what Joe Cole had to say after his time at Liverpool.Joe Cole offers honest take on his time at AnfieldPhoto by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty ImagesCole’s move to Liverpool came in 2010, joining from Chelsea after his third Premier League title.

But it did not go as planned.He was released in January 2013 after just 42 appearances, and the BBC reported at the time that he received a £3 million payout to leave.Reflecting on his stint on Merseyside, Cole has since said he regrets the decision to join the club.Speaking to LIFEJACKET, he explained: “I think if I’d have had my time again, I’d have probably gone and this isn’t disrespectful to Liverpool, I’d have probably gone abroad somewhere and tried that because I loved it.”“I loved that experience when I did do it. But it was a difficult time for the club and I genuinely was excited about joining.”Joe Cole sees clear differences between Hugo Ekitike and Alexander IsakIsak has yet to find his form at Liverpool, and while there is still time for things to improve, Hugo Ekitike’s strong start is making it difficult for him to get back into the side.Ekitike has already scored ten times this season, and Cole believes he could have a more successful spell at Liverpool than the Swede.Back in October, Cole said: “I think Ekitike outplays him [Isak] over the next two years.“Isak misses football games, he gets a few injuries, he’s not robust enough where he’s there every week.“When you’ve had an injury, and you’re Newcastle’s No.

9, you might have until the second game back to get up to speed. And then you bang in your goals.”READ MORE: Chelsea are angered by Liverpool and poised to strike back with major transfer move Join Our NewsletterReceive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox