Arne Slot has stated he isn’t fearful concerning the potential for Alexander Isak to depart Liverpool in the identical approach he departed Newcastle, saying it will not be “obligatory.”
Liverpool supporters had been thrilled to obtain the information that Isak had lastly signed for the Reds, however some harbour slight reservations over the best way he pressured his transfer from Newcastle.
Although there have been mitigating elements, the Swede successfully declined to play for Eddie Howe’s facet, and Slot was requested if he was fearful Isak may deploy the identical techniques at Liverpool sooner or later.
“No, under no circumstances. It isn’t obligatory at our membership as a result of we additionally commerce gamers,” the Liverpool head coach advised media together with the Liverpool Echo.
“If a participant desires to depart and we get the fitting cash for him then this membership has proven for thus a few years now that we then do promote.
“At this membership it’s not obligatory in any respect to go on strike. I believe it would have the other impact.”
The Dutchman went on to offer examples of gamers remaining dedicated regardless of wanting a transfer, naming Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton as those that stored coaching to a excessive degree.
Slot added: “You’ll be able to carry on coaching right here and Harvey Elliott will get his switch (to Aston Villa), Tyler Morton will get his switch (to Lyon).
“There have been perhaps eight-nine-10 gamers within the final window who simply performed themselves in the absolute best approach and we’re a membership that’s buying and selling so perhaps write this down for each agent that has a participant right here: it’s not obligatory.
“If the fitting worth is paid by the fitting membership for the fitting participant then this membership has proven we at all times do promote as a result of we want this to get our gamers in.
“That’s completely different. That could be a very optimistic factor at this membership: you get your switch if everyone seems to be pleased.”
Whereas it’s only pure for followers to really feel barely uneasy concerning the method by which Isak pressured his approach out of St James’ Park, the rationale for Isak to down instruments stemmed from his claims that Newcastle had damaged guarantees.
On August 19, Isak wrote on Instagram: “I’ve stored quiet for a very long time whereas others have spoken. That silence has allowed folks to push their very own model of occasions, though they realize it doesn’t replicate what was actually stated and agreed behind closed doorways.
“The truth is that guarantees had been made and the membership has identified my place for a very long time. To now act as if these points are solely rising is deceptive.
“When guarantees are damaged and belief is misplaced, the connection can’t proceed.”
With a steady hierarchy and environment friendly system in place at Liverpool, in contrast to at Newcastle, the identical issues shouldn’t come to move if Isak had been to want a transfer in future.
For now, although, supporters needn’t fear about these potential eventualities, with the No. 9 having signed a six-year contract for Liverpool.
