Arne Slot defends Isak over Newcastle strike and says it would never happen at Liverpool

Arne Slot, the manager of Newcastle United, has defended Alexander Isak's decision to go on strike in order to force a move away from the club. Isak, who secured a transfer to Liverpool for a British record £125m fee, missed pre-season and the first three games of the season after refusing to train while still at Newcastle, claiming promises made to him had been "broken". Slot stated that if a player wants to leave the club, they would sell them, as it would never happen at Liverpool. He acknowledged that Isak's actions were due to his desire to move to Anfield, and the manager defended the player's decision, saying that if a player wants to leave, the club would sell them. The article provides details on Isak's transfer and the manager's perspective on the situation, highlighting the club's stance on players who want to leave and the unusual circumstances surrounding Isak's departure from Newcastle.