- Alexander Isak completed a £125m transfer to Liverpool on deadline day, having missed pre-season due to a stand-off with Newcastle United.
- The Swedish international only played 18 minutes for his national team across two World Cup qualifiers during the recent international break.
- Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed plans to gradually ease Isak into action, emphasising the need to manage his workload due to his missed pre-season.
- Slot praised Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson for his careful approach to Isak's playing time, aiming to prevent injuries.
- Liverpool also attempted to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi on deadline day, but the deal for the England international ultimately fell through.
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