SLOT BANKING ON ISAK

Kop boss says £125m Alex is now '100 percent ready'

- BY PAUL GORST

ARNE SLOT is confident Alexander Isak is “100 percent” ready to start living up to his £125million transfer fee - starting against Manchester United tomorrow.

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 (circle) 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.