Newcastle United medical team worked miracles with Alexander Isak as he has yet another setback
I think that it is now becoming very clear, the Newcastle United medical team worked wonders with Alexander Isak. Liverpool spending more money than any Premier League club had ever spent, an astonishing £125m+, on a player who is increasingly unavailable.
Alexander Isak, the striker transferred from Liverpool to Newcastle United, continues to struggle with injuries and availability, despite the then-record-breaking £125 million investment by Liverpool. In his first season at Liverpool, Isak only made 14 Premier League appearances, starting just 13 of the 57 matches the club played in the 2025/26 season.
The medical team at Newcastle United reportedly worked wonders with Isak, allowing him to play in 42 of their 48 matches during the 2024/25 season, including 34 Premier League matches and 41 across all competitions. This marked a significant improvement from his time at Liverpool, where he started only 34 Premier League games and 41 in total.
However, Isak has now suffered another setback, picking up yet another "thigh injury" and being ruled out of Liverpool's match against Manchester City on Sunday. The Liverpool manager, Andoni Iraola, remains unclear on the duration of Isak's absence. Additionally, Cody Gakpo is also currently injured and missing from the team.
Despite these setbacks, Isak's performances at Newcastle United have been praised, with Eddie Howe's tactics and team-building around the striker proving effective. It remains to be seen if Liverpool can find a suitable replacement for Isak, especially given his limited goal-scoring history, with only six La Liga goals in his previous season before joining Newcastle United.
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