Liverpool secured a major coup with the signing of striker Alexander Isak for a staggering £130m from Newcastle United on deadline day, but the deal was nearly derailed by concerns over the Swedish star’s injury history. The Reds had been pursuing Isak all summer, but negotiations were complicated when the club’s medical team raised alarms over his past fitness issues.
To address these concerns, Liverpool’s specialist sport scientists were brought in to assess Isak’s condition thoroughly. The 25-year-old had missed 39 games out of 114 during his time at Newcastle, primarily due to groin problems, and had also sat out over 200 training sessions under manager Eddie Howe.
However, after a meticulous review, the medical experts were satisfied with Isak’s current fitness and gave the club the confidence to proceed with the British-record transfer. Encouragingly, they even believed they could improve his injury record to minimize future absences.
The striker, who was initially reluctant to join after Liverpool’s first bid was rejected, will now undergo close monitoring upon his return from international duty with Sweden. A specialized training plan has been developed to help him build match fitness, given he trained mostly on his own during the summer transfer saga.
Liverpool’s persistence paid off, and manager Arne Slot will now hope Isak can justify the hefty investment by avoiding the injury troubles that plagued his time at Newcastle. The club’s commitment to supporting his fitness suggests they are determined to get the best out of their new signing.
With the transfer complete, Isak’s arrival marks a significant boost for Liverpool’s attacking options, though fans will be eager to see him maintain a clean bill of health in the seasons to come.
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