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“Overview Arne Slot was impressed with Isak’s fitness and sharpness on debut. Isak arrived at Anfield on transfer deadline day from Newcastle United. He played 58 minutes against Atletico Madrid. Advertisment Liverpool kicked off their UEFA Champions League 2025/26 campaign in dramatic fashion, edging past Atletico Madrid 3-2. The night also saw the debut of their new striker, Alexander Isak, who played 58 minutes before being replaced by fellow summer signing Hugo Ekitike. Also Read: “Finishers more important than starters”: Arteta praises Martinelli and Trossard Isak arrived at Anfield on transfer deadline day from Newcastle United for a British-record £125 million ($171m). Despite limited time with the squad, manager Arne Slot was impressed with his fitness and sharpness on debut. “In the 60 minutes he played he seemed to be quite fit to me,” Slot told TNT Sports. “It wasn’t as if after 10 minutes he was already very tired. He could play at this level quite well after one or two weeks of team sessions.” “We have two great number nines” – Slot Slot added that Isak”s quality on the ball was no surprise, praising the Swedish forward”s style of play. “So that was the thing and he can play football and that he’s a joy to watch and that is not a surprise to me. He was fitter than I expected but the fans can’t get their hopes too high. We play three times a week and that’s a bit too much for him still. We have two great number nines and we’re going to use both of them throughout their career here.” The Dutch manager also lauded his team”s mentality in overcoming a resilient Atletico side. Also Read: Ilkay Gundogan thanks Pep Guardiola: “He gave me everything in Football” “If you want to beat a team like Atlético, which has an unbelievable mentality, you have to beat them with their weapon as well and that is mentality and that is what we showed again today—that we can beat them with mentality,” Slot said.”