Isak finally ready to prove his worth

ARNE SLOT is confident Alexander Isak is "100 per cent" ready to start living up to his £125m transfer fee - starting against Manchester United tomorrow.

- BY PAUL GORST

Isak moved to Anfield on transfer deadline day for a British record fee, but the acrimonious nature of his move from Newcastle meant he arrived having not had the benefit of a preseason schedule.

After going on strike to force through a move to Merseyside, Isak was made to train alone in his final weeks on Tyneside, which has had a detrimental affect on how he has been able to start the season with his new club.

Sweden international Isak has been present for 312 of the 630 minutes played by Liverpool since he signed at the beginning of September, but having also made two appearances for his national side during the break, Slot is now banking on his No.9 to start firing.