Alexander Isak has made a surprising confession that may concern Liverpool supporters.
The Swedish striker’s high-profile £125 million move to Anfield was one of the biggest stories of the summer transfer window. For much of the window, it appeared uncertain whether Isak would actually become part of Arne Slot’s squad, but Liverpool eventually secured one of the Premier League’s top forwards with a record-breaking offer.
However, despite his arrival generating excitement, Isak’s impact so far has been underwhelming. The 25-year-old has struggled to find consistent form and influence games the way fans expected, especially when compared to teammate Hugo Ekitike.
While away on international duty with Sweden, Isak openly admitted that his performances have declined since joining Liverpool — a revelation that may not sit well with Reds fans.
“There has been a negative development for me lately, at least during the spring and since the World Cup qualifiers began,” he told Dagens Nyheter. “There has been no progress, and it’s disappointing.”
Concerns about Isak’s match fitness were raised even before his transfer, particularly after he skipped pre-season training with Newcastle. That decision appears to have affected his rhythm and chemistry with his new teammates, limiting his impact early in the campaign.
Despite a slow start, the season is still young, and Isak has time to turn things around. He will be determined to prove that Liverpool’s £125 million investment was justified and that he can rediscover the form that made him one of the Premier League’s most sought-after strikers.
If his performances fail to improve, however, questions could arise over whether Liverpool made a costly mistake — one the club can ill afford. For now, all eyes will be on Isak to deliver and silence his critics as the season progresses
