Football agent questions Alexander Isak’s Anfield mentality | OneFootball

Liverpool’s record signing Alexander Isak has been under the microscope this week, with a top football agent questioning whether the £125 million forward fully embodies the mentality that has defined us as a club.

Agent raises concerns over Isak’s adaptation at Liverpool

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Speaking to The Athletic, the unnamed agent highlighted that Isak’s approach may diverge from the club’s collective ethos.

“Because of what Liverpool paid for him, but also in terms of the culture of the football club,” the agent said in response to which was the worst deal of the summer.

“Eddie Howe, the Newcastle manager, is a good human being and handled that with as much dignity as he could.

“For me, (the way Isak behaved) goes away from Liverpool’s core principles — it’s always been about the club, not an individual, at Liverpool.”

This assessment comes as Liverpool work to integrate the Swedish striker into a squad that has already seen significant change this summer.

The focus is on getting the most from our new British-record signing but his heavily disrupted pre-season means we’re yet to see him at 100%.

The Swedish press reacted to his latest performance on the international stage and we are all patiently awaiting the true arrival of our No.9.

Isak has shown glimpses of his quality. He provided an assist against Chelsea, scored against Southampton and is gradually building his fitness under Arne Slot’s careful management.

Liverpool must maintain collective culture while maximising Isak

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Alan Shearer has lauded Isak as being a better player than Erling Haaland, though it’s clear he still needs to be integrated into Liverpool’s system.

Our club has always prioritised teamwork and collective effort, values that have helped us win the Premier League last season.

Although the 26-year-old may have pushed to leave the north east, it feels like there’s two sides to every story.

There’s no reason for us to question the principles of our new striker and Slot’s challenge is now clear, to harness Isak’s undeniable goal-scoring ability while ensuring he respects the Liverpool way.

If he does, the £125m forward could yet become the spearhead of our title defence, blending his talent with the values that define us at Anfield.

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