Emil Krafth has jumped to the defence of Alexander Isak following the striker’s controversial transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool.
Isak secured a £125million swap to Anfield on switch deadline day following a prolonged switch saga during which he went on strike.
Krafth, who performed with Isak at Newcastle and can be team-mates with him for Sweden, confused that the environment within the Magpies’ dressing room has been ‘very chill’.
Krafth informed Sportbladet: ‘There have been many who needed to see Alex keep, however you perceive how soccer works.
‘I want him all one of the best sooner or later. For me, Alex isn’t just a footballer, however a detailed pal too.
‘The media wrote that the locker room can be divided. That’s actually not true. Soccer gamers perceive soccer gamers, and we are able to solely want him one of the best of luck. As Anthony [Elanga] stated, it has been very chill. Nobody has stated or achieved something. It’s simply taken out of skinny air.
Emil Krafth has defended Alexander Isak after the striker’s transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool
Krafth (second proper) says the Newcastle dressing room is not divided after Isak’s departure
‘You perceive his and the membership’s scenario. In fact, they’d have needed to maintain him, he’s an extremely good soccer participant.’
After becoming a member of Newcastle in 2022, Isak went on to make 109 appearances for the membership and scored 62 objectives, whereas he supplied eleven assists.
Isak additionally helped Newcastle to finish their prolonged watch for a trophy as he scored within the Carabao Cup closing victory in opposition to Liverpool.
Now, although, the 25-year-old is a Liverpool participant and he shall be decided to show that he was appropriate to make the swap to Anfield.
Isak was an unused substitute as Sweden drew 2-2 away to Slovenia in a World Cup qualifier on Friday.
The striker shall be hoping to function when Sweden face Kosovo away on Monday.
After leaving Newcastle, Isak wrote: ‘I need to categorical my gratitude to my teammates, the employees, and above all, the town of Newcastle and all of the wonderful supporters for the three unforgettable years we shared collectively.
‘Collectively, we have now written historical past and introduced the membership to the place the place it actually belongs. It has been an honour to be a part of the journey from reaching the Champions League to successful the primary trophy in over 70 years.
Krafth and Isak are additionally worldwide team-mates and are each within the present Sweden squad
‘Ceaselessly grateful. Thanks, Newcastle.’
