Alexander Isak says ‘not everything has been true’ over Liverpool transfer

Alexander Isak made his first appearance since May when he came off the bench for Sweden, telling reporters after the game that “not everyone has the full picture.”

Isak had not played in any capacity since the final day of last season before he replaced Anthony Elanga with 18 minutes to play in Sweden’s World Cup qualifier against Kosovo on Monday night.

The 25-year-old therefore made his first outing as a Liverpool player, having finally completed his £125 million switch from Newcastle on deadline day.

His efforts to leave St James’ Park were not short of controversy, but speaking to Fotbollskanalen after Sweden’s shock 2-0 loss, Isak insisted “not everyone has the full picture” of how things unfolded.

“It is what it is. Not everyone has the full picture, but that’s a discussion for another day,” he explained in the mixed zone in Pristina.

“Right now there is a disappointment about this match and how it went, as well as a positive feeling about the club part that is coming.

“I am happy to be a Liverpool player and that is what I wanted.”

Isak made a positive contribution after coming on against Kosovo, including a brilliant take from a through ball which resulted in a chance well snuffed out by goalkeeper Arijanet Muric.

Having not featured in Sweden’s opening game of the break – a 2-2 draw with Slovenia – it was determined that he could only play around 20 minutes.

Regardless, it will be useful when it comes to his integration at Liverpool, and Isak expressed his gratitude at now being able to focus on football after a “transfer summer.”

“I feel good. It’s a bit difficult to answer right now after a loss like this, but it’s clear that I feel good about [the move],” he continued.

“The summer has been as it has been. A transfer summer. I had my wish, to change clubs. I have done that now.”

On the fierce criticism he faced from Newcastle fans and the media, Isak replied: “It’s part of the sport.

“There’s a lot that I can’t control. I’m glad that things are over and that I can focus on my club.

“There will be another day to discuss it, but it is clear not everything [has been true]. Not much.

“But there is a time and place for things. Right now the energy is on the national team and the disappointment after this match.

“That’s part of football. I can’t control everything that’s said or written. I’m glad I became a Liverpool player. That’s what I wanted.”

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