His actions got him what he wanted, with Isak joining Liverpool<\/a> on transfer deadline day for a British record fee of \u00a3125million.<\/p>\n Since then, he has scored just one goal for his new club. He has struggled at international level too, with Isak unable to inspire Sweden<\/a> in their most recent World Cup qualifier.<\/p>\n Nothing is going to plan for Isak, who is yet to hit full fitness after choosing not to train with the rest of the Newcastle United squad<\/a> during pre-season.<\/p>\n Isak\u2019s decision not to fully engage in pre-season training is backfiring, but that seemingly was not on his list of concerns during a summer in which he tarnished his legacy at St James\u2019 Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n In a new report from the Telegraph<\/a>, they state that people within Newcastle United noted that \u2018nothing else seemed to matter\u2019 to Isak as he did whatever he could to force through a move to Liverpool.<\/p>\n His actions had the desired effect, as he sealed a mega-money move to Anfield. In that respect, he will feel justified.<\/p>\n However, the way he went about things has only hindered his start to life as Liverpool\u2019s most expensive signing. It is also hurting his country, with Sweden at risk of not qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n Had Isak trained properly with Newcastle over the summer, he would likely already have plenty of goals to his name this season. However, the caveat is that it might not have been for Liverpool, as playing nicely may have not got him what he wanted.<\/p>\n Isak\u2019s sole focus was to join Liverpool by any means necessary. He got what he wanted, but it has been to the detriment of his own performances.<\/p>\n When will Alexander Isak play against Newcastle United?<\/p>\n Since the beginning of the 2025\/26 season, Newcastle fans have regularly sung about Isak<\/a>. They voiced their displeasure when he was at the club but on strike, and that displeasure only grew louder following confirmation of his move to Liverpool.<\/p>\n Isak will be berated with incredible boos when he plays against Newcastle United, but that will not be for a while.<\/p>\n![\"Alexander](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2239797043-1024x732.jpg\")
Photo by Visionhaus\/Getty ImagesAlexander Isak\u2019s only focus was joining Liverpool during Newcastle United strike<\/p>\n