"I think now he's had his five-six weeks of pre-season, which is normal for every player, especially if you've been out for three or four months, Slot said. So, fitness-wise, I think he's now close to the level and now we can judge him in a fair way. I know how this industry works, if he plays twice and doesn't score, that's not what you're hoping for of course,"
"Isak was a world class performer at former club Newcastle United, prompting Liverpool to pay a British transfer record fee for him at the end of the window. As confirmed by BBC Sports report at the time, Isak cost Liverpool 125m to sign from Newcastle, so that inevitably would bring huge expectations. So far, Isak has just one goal in six appearances for the Reds, but Slot has discussed his slow start after he also failed to score in either game for Sweden"
Alexander Isak moved to Liverpool for a British transfer record fee of £125m from Newcastle United and arrived without a pre-season. He has scored once in six appearances for Liverpool and did not score in either game for Sweden during the international break. Isak required extra time to rebuild match fitness after months out, delaying his impact. Manager Arne Slot reports that Isak has completed a five-to-six-week pre-season and is now close to the club's desired fitness level. Slot cautions against hasty judgment after a short goal drought and expresses confidence in Isak’s improving readiness.
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