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Wayne Rooney raised concerns about Alexander Isak’s readiness long before the numbers became a talking point.The former Manchester United forward questioned Isak’s fitness and preparation soon after his £125m move to Liverpool, and the early signs have not been promising.Isak’s arrival came with huge expectations. But so far, he has looked short of confidence and has not found his place in a team that is still adapting to new ideas.Photo by Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu via Getty ImagesWayne Rooney’s early warning about Alexander IsakRooney first spoke about Isak’s situation on the BBC’s Football Daily podcast before the wider football world had started to take notice.
He added: “It’s so difficult when you don’t have a pre-season. He might have done stuff by himself, but he’s paying the price for it.
Isak’s pressing, decision-making, and movement have all looked a step behind, something that has shown up in his numbers too. He has yet to score from open play and has often looked out of sync with the rest of the front line.The numbers back up Wayne Rooney’s concerns about Alexander IsakIsak has managed just one goal in the Premier League so far.
