Isak learns the truth about Newcastle to Liverpool move after one night at Anfield

Jeremy began working for the Daily Star in 2010 as a Manchester football journalist and has been our Chief Sports Writer for more than ten years. He covers Manchester United and Manchester City, as well as the rest of the Premier League and the England football team, with expertise. Jeremy has covered the football, rugby, and cricket World Cups, as well as Wimbledon, the main golf tournaments, and the Olympics.

Alexander Isak got his first taste of the famous Anfield atmosphere as Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid in a 3-2 thriller(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Alexander Isak received his first taste of the renowned Anfield atmosphere when Liverpool overcame Atletico Madrid in a 3-2 thriller (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images). )

Alexander Isak quickly recognises the high expectations he must meet in his new household. One game, in fact.

Diego Simeone lost his head at the end of his Atletico Madrid side’s 3-2 defeat against Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Isak sat on the bench as Liverpool gave the latest chapter of a European adventure that spans decades. Another late and spectacular victory to add to a club’s long and proud tradition of judging itself on the highest level conceivable.

Anfield erupted when Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner for Liverpool against Atletico Madrid(Image: AP)

Alexander Isak and Liverpool manager Arne Slot(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Winning the European Cup, often known as the Champions League, is regarded a true measure of excellence in Liverpool. And it should be. Liverpool has won the most in English football (six).

And, given that Isak cost Liverpool a British record £125 million, he is expected to contribute to the club’s present illustrious history.

Virgil Van Dijk’s stoppage-time header secured a 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid, reviving the atmosphere at Anfield.

The sensation is not new to supporters, but it was for Isak. He had been substituted after less than an hour of his debut.

As a result, he witnessed Atletico manager Diego Simeone become enraged and emotional at the end of the match.

But Isak will discover that, especially on European nights, Anfield treats people who come looking to disrupt the script in this manner.

It even happened to the great Lionel Messi in 2019, when the Argentine icon was reduced to mush as Liverpool scored an incredible 4-0 triumph to advance to the Champions League final at Barcelona’s expense.

There is no location quite like Anfield for such moments. It will be one of the reasons why Isak was so eager to join Liverpool in the first place.

He was so anxious that he was willing to go on strike at Newcastle to complete the transfer. He now has his wish – and a taste of what is expected of him.

St James’ Park is a football hotspot, but it will suddenly feel lukewarm in comparison to the one he’s chosen in Liverpool. With a high price comes high pressure, and Isak has no choice but to perform on a consistent basis.