Luis Diaz reacts as official Liverpool channel shares Alexander Isak update
Luis Diaz has reacted to his former club Liverpool after they shared an update on the fitness of new striker Alexander Isak.
Isak completed his move to Anfield from Newcastle United on deadline day, before immediately jetting off on international duty with Sweden.
The 25-year-old was at the centre of a summer-long saga regarding his future, but eventually managed to force through his St James’ Park exit.
Liverpool travel to Burnley in their first Premier League game after the international break, but it remains to be seen whether Isak is ready to be involved.
Alexander Isak returning to fitness on international duty
While trying to force through a move to Liverpool, Isak missed out on pre-season, as he was exiled by Newcastle during the saga.
The centre-forward refused to go on the Magpies’ tour of Asia ahead of the new campaign, instead returning to his former side, Real Sociedad, to train alone.
It means that Isak is not yet up to full speed, and on international duty, he was an unused substitute as Sweden drew 2-2 with Slovenia in their first World Cup qualifier.
On Sunday (7 September), Liverpool posted a number of photos of their new signing training with his national side, as he desperately tries to build up some fitness.
Luis Diaz, who left Liverpool to join Bayern Munich this summer, liked the post to show support for his former club.
This international camp has been the first time Isak has been able to train in a group since he announced his desire to leave Newcastle.
Sweden play away at Kosovo on Monday (8 September) evening, which could see the striker make his first appearance of the season.
Liverpool face competition to sign Marc Guehi
Meanwhile, Liverpool risk losing out to Real Madrid or Juventus for Marc Guehi’s signature after their failed attempt to sign the defender, sources have told Football Insider.
Guehi remains a Crystal Palace player after his deadline day move to Anfield collapsed at the eleventh hour, with Oliver Glasner personally intervening to prevent his captain leaving without a replacement.
Sources say that Real Madrid and Juventus are both fond of the England international and could launch their own bids to sign him on a free transfer.
The pair have a strong track record when it comes to picking up free agents, with Liverpool worried that this may mean they miss out on Guehi.
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