The video, uploaded to the Reds’ official X account, shows Isak and Van Dijk embrace as they meet at the training ground following the Swede’s £125million ($169m) move on deadline day. The video featured the backing track of ‘Rein Me In’ by Geordie and diehard Newcastle fan Sam Fender, to place more fuel on the brewing rivalry between the two clubs. Isak trained with ليفربول for the first time on Wednesday (September 10).
Isak’s transfer saga over the summer came at the expense of Newcastle, with fans understandably frustrated at the striker’s actions and his adamance to leave the club. This frustration extended to the club which had turned his head, Liverpool, and there was a fiery atmosphere at St James’ Park when the two faced off in late August, with the Reds winning a tense encounter 3-2.
Eddie Howe made clear his resentment towards Liverpool when he referred to the Reds as “the other club” during a recent press conference, while referring to the Isak situation and how the champions turned his head. BBC Sport also posed the question of whether Newcastle vs Liverpool is the Premier League‘s ‘new great rivalry’ following the two clubs’ recent clash, in which Anthony Gordon was sent off for a challenge on Van Dijk.
Isak may be set to make his Liverpool debut as the champions and league leaders travel to بيرنلي on Sunday at 14:00, though Arne Slot warned fans that he is still lacking match sharpness after missing pre-season. Meanwhile, Newcastle host Wolves and will be seeking their first victory of the new season, now with the Isak saga behind them.
