Alexander Isak in Liverpool. (Photo via the Liverpool website)
The historic signing of Liverpool of Alexander Isak, sealed on the day of the deadline in a British record decision worth 125 million pounds sterling (passing to nearly 130 million pounds sterling, including bonuses), was far from simple.
Behind the scenes, the club’s sports science department played a crucial role in overcoming serious fitness problems concerning the Swedish striker, according to Express.
Isak’s injury file has raised inevitable alarm ringtards in Merseyside. During his fate in Newcastle, where he arrived in 2022 for club fees of around 63 million pounds sterling, he missed 39 games and more than 200 training sessions, mainly due to problems of the groin.
Liverpool was concerned about Alexander Isak Fitness
The attacker’s fitness file was a threat to transfer and before making it official, the Reds needed insurance.
Liverpool turned to their sports science specialists. These experts carried out an in -depth assessment of Isak’s physical condition, aimed at determining whether the attacker could manage the physical pressure of the game for the Merseyside Club.
Reassuring, they concluded that Isak’s fitness profile was manageable and that they could work proactively to mitigate future risks.
The path from Isak to Anfield was rugged. He went on strike after Newcastle interrupted the transfer talks, avoiding pre-season training and trained in place alone in Spain.
The reds were finally convinced of the attacker
This lack of structured preparation has fueled more doubts about its preparation.
Despite this, Liverpool pushed forward with their move. They relied on their internal fitness analysis, trusting their experts to manage and effectively support the transition from Isak.
After this decision, Isak joined the configuration of the Sweden national team, where manager Jon Dahl Tomasson echoes similar caution. He clearly indicated that Isak was not enough for the complete 90 -minute outings, but praised the strong coordination between the staff of Sweden and Liverpool.
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