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Alexander Isak has scored just two goals from 15 games across all competitions since leaving Newcastle United.
Former Premier League midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes Liverpool could offload Alexander Isak.
A nightmare start at Anfield since leaving Newcastle United for a British record fee has resulted in just two goals from 15 games across all competitions. To make matters worse, Hugo Ekitike - who also joined Liverpool in the summer - has got off to a flyer.
Toon fans have been hate-watching Isak’s demise to provide comfort as their own club continues to struggle in the Premier League. Reds boss Arne Slot reminded reporters that the Swede was signed for six years a fortnight ago - but one former midfielder suggests otherwise.
Dietmar Hamman makes bold Alexander Isak claim
Hamann - who also left Newcastle to join Liverpool in 1999 - has not ruled out Isak leaving Merseyside next summer despite his mammoth £130million price tag. He said: "I'm not sure Liverpool will sell anyone in January, but if things don't pick up for Alexander Isak come March or April, they'll probably have discussions to sell him to a club like Barcelona in the summer.
"There will be plenty of takers for Isak because he's shown his ability at Newcastle. It also largely depends on the form of Ekitike, because if he continues to improve, it will be a struggle for Isak to get games unless he's forced out wide.
"If Liverpool don’t perform, then they won’t be forced to sell. However, players like Alexander Isak or Florian Wirtz may have their futures looked at if they aren’t performing and the club aren’t in the Champions League."
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‘I expect more’ - Alexander Isak
When asked about the summer, Isak swerved the question in another middle finger to Newcastle fans. He told Sky Sports: "I don't really reflect on it (the summer) that much. It is in the past, my focus is here. It is best to just stay in the moment. I expect to do much more, of course.
“As a footballer, you want to be in that flow and play in every game and train every training session. Even when I do really well, I want more. So that’s not a problem for me. I’m just trying to stay positive, trying to work to do better. That’s what I’m looking to do.
"Obviously, I’m the first one to know, and I know best, when I’m doing good and when I’m not doing good. I don’t need anyone to tell me how I’m doing. That’s not a problem for me."
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