Arne Slot has reportedly revealed that Alexander Isak will be gradually introduced into the game as he informed Liverpool fans that the forward will receive cautious treatment in the coming weeks.
After a lengthy and drawn-out 55-day affair, the 25-year-old finally headed to Anfield on deadline day for a British record transfer fee.
The Sweden international said his connection with the club was over in a devastating statement and essentially went on strike.
Isak missed Newcastle United’s first three Premier League games of the season and never played for the team during preseason due to his stance.
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Additionally, he trained separately from the main group, and according to The Mirror, Slot told Reds fans that it will take some time for his new signing to adjust.
He said: “First of all, the Swedish manager Tomasson deserves a big compliment because he gets maybe the best striker in the world and needs him for his country but understands that playing him might result in injuries, so he took care of the player and he deserves a big compliment for that.
“We will treat Alex the same, so don’t expect 90 mins every week, he missed pre-season and team sessions, so we have to build him up gradually.
“But that will be a challenge, but we have signed him for six years, so this is what the fans have to keep in mind if I bring him in.
“In football, there’s always criticism, sometimes they cheer for us; after the League Cup, they were happy with him, in other moments, you get criticised. This is part of his life, my life, and now he is a player for us.”
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