Liverpool’s Alexander Isak Faces Early Scrutiny After Chris Sutton’s Comments

Liverpool have rarely been out of the spotlight this summer. From a record-breaking spending spree to a flawless start under Arne Slot, the Merseyside club have reasserted themselves as English football’s focal point. Yet amid the triumphs, Chris Sutton has ensured debate lingers around their marquee signing, Alexander Isak.

Sutton Calls Isak “Selfish” After Liverpool Switch

The capture of Isak, prised away from Newcastle for £125 million on deadline day, was the defining transfer saga of the window. His decision to leave St James’ Park for Anfield was met with both admiration and derision.

Speaking on the Football Daily Podcast, Sutton questioned the forward’s conduct during the drawn-out saga:

Sutton said: “I know he’s gone, but he’s getting slammed for going and he’s got his own way. Obviously, he doesn’t [care what anyone thinks], he’s selfish, and he’s disrespectful.”

Former goalkeeper Joe Hart countered, defending Isak’s stance: “What’s wrong with Alexander Isak standing his ground and saying I want to go to Liverpool.”

That exchange captured the polarity of opinion: Isak as either ambitious or arrogant, a talisman or a mercenary.

Pressure Mounts on Record Signing

Liverpool’s willingness to break the British transfer record speaks volumes about Slot’s belief in the striker. But that investment comes with a heavy burden. Every misstep, every quiet afternoon, will be amplified by the scale of the fee.

Isak’s challenge is not merely to replicate his Newcastle form but to surpass it. Anything less, and scepticism will grow. The Premier League is unforgiving, and players of his price tag are not granted patience.

Liverpool’s Season Hinges on Early Impact

For Liverpool, momentum is already theirs—three games, three wins, top of the table. Isak’s integration will determine whether that momentum becomes a sustained title defence. His movement, finishing and link play must translate instantly if he is to justify the faith of sporting director Richard Hughes and silence critics like Sutton.

This season promises drama. If Isak scores freely, Liverpool may yet dominate the domestic stage again. If not, the “selfish” tag risks becoming his unwanted epithet.