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Alexander Isak did not feature for Sweden against Slovenia(Image: Timothy Rogers\/Getty Images)<\/p>\nLiverpool signed Alexander Isak on transfer deadline day to end one of the transfer sagas of the summer but it may take some time for the Sweden international to hit the ground runningAlexander Isak did not feature for Sweden against Slovenia(Image: Timothy Rogers\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Liverpool finally ended a busy transfer window and got a deal over the line for Alexander Isak but still the Reds must wait<\/a> to see the British record signing.<\/p>\n The international break is firmly underway meaning that Isak has yet to link up with his team-mates<\/a> and the Swede departed the country a matter of hours after his deal got over the line. The striker has not trained with Newcastle’s first team all summer, and he will still be required to get up to speed for the Reds.<\/p>\n The Premier League<\/a> champions have been fine without him so far and have recorded a perfect start in the division. The likes of Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong are quickly settling into Arne Slot’s plans.<\/p>\n In a week’s time Liverpool<\/a> will travel to Turf Moor to take on Burnley<\/a>. And perhaps then Reds’ supporters will get an even fuller vision of what Slot’s side can offer this season with the transfer window shut.<\/p>\n Mirror Football<\/strong> takes a look at some of the latest news around Anfield.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Remarkable way Trent Alexander-Arnold learned about Real Madrid transfer from Liverpool revealed<\/a>READ MORE: Hugo Ekitike sent new Alexander Isak warning over Liverpool role: \u2018You have to develop\u2019<\/a>Isak fitness update<\/p>\n Alexander Isak had to settle with remaining on the bench as Sweden drew with Slovenia. And boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has revealed that it was too big of a risk to bring the Liverpool forward on in a bid to make a difference.<\/p>\n The former AC Milan forward believes Isak’s fitness needs to be carefully managed after a pre-season of ill-preparation. “He had only done three training sessions with the team,” Tomasson told Viaplay after the match.<\/p>\n “He had no preseason with the team and of course no playing time. The risk was probably a bit too great to use him today.”<\/p>\n Pressed whether he could be used in Sweden’s next match against Kosovo on Monday, Tomasson replied: “Hopefully, hopefully. As a game-changer.”<\/p>\n Wirtz verdict<\/p>\n Germany legend Lothar Matthaus expects Florian Wirtz to thrive at Liverpool once he settles in on Merseyside. Wirtz joined the Reds in a blockbuster deal from Bayer Leverkusen earlier in the summer with Matthaus telling Sky Germany<\/a> that the playmaker will soon make a bigger impact.<\/p>\n “This is normal, after such a big move abroad. But he is a great player, will get used to the Premier League over time and be able to handle even greater pressure,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cI felt the same way at Inter Milan at first. Andi Brehme, whose transfer was rather silent, immediately performed in Milan. I also had to get used to everything because of the media hype and the higher transfer fee.\u201d<\/p>\n Transfer interest confirmed<\/p>\n Lyon star Malick Fofana has confirmed there was transfer interest from Liverpool and Chelsea<\/a> in his signature this summer. The \u00a343m attacker never saw prospect of a move advance despite initial contact however.<\/p>\n Fofana is unperturbed however, with playing time his priority currently. That desire is driven by his dream of starting for Belgium at the World Cup.<\/p>\n \u201cThere was interest from those two clubs, but ultimately it wasn\u2019t concrete enough. I\u2019ve thought about a transfer, but I think it\u2019s more important now that I play a lot, and that has to happen at Lyon. Because I still have progress to make,\u201d he told of Het Belang van Limburg<\/a>, per Sport Witness.<\/a><\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a349<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Alexander](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_GettyImages-2233908516.jpg\")
Alexander Isak was an unused substitute for Sweden on Friday night(Image: Timothy Rogers\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Florian](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_GettyImages-2221185952.jpg\")
Florian Wirtz became Liverpool’s record signing earlier this summer(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Content](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_Sky-Factbox.jpg\")
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