Alexander Isak has insisted he is finally fit enough to play 90 minutes for Liverpool after his £125million summer move.
The striker's future was the saga of the summer as he went on strike with Newcastle to force through a move to Anfield, meaning he did not have a pre-season and would take a while to get up to speed.
He made his first start for Arne Slot's side on September 23 in the Carabao Cup against Southampton, playing 45 minutes, and has made a further three starts, scoring one goal in total.
But he is yet to complete 90 minutes for his new side, sharing game time with fellow new man Hugo Ekitike, who has settled into life at Anfield a little smoother.
This fortnight, the 26-year-old is away on international duty with national side Sweden as they compete in World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Kosovo.
In the last international break, Isak played a total of 18 minutes overall across two games - but has insisted he is now ready for more.
'I think I'm ready,' the forward said ahead of his side's game against Switzerland on Friday. 'We'll take it one game at a time.
'I am ready to play 90 minutes, if necessary.'
Liverpool have suffered a dip of late, losing their last three matches in all competitions, including two in the Premier League.
Summer signings including Isak, Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz have struggled to settle in the side, with manager Slot regularly shuffling the pack to find a solution,
That includes for star man Mohamed Salah, who has been a shadow of his former self so far - but Isak has something to do with that, Rooney has claimed.
Speaking on the Wayne Rooney Show, he said: 'With the players coming in, Isak, [Hugo] Ekitike, and Wirtz, the money they have spent on the, what does Salah think now?
'Top players have an ego, and Mo Salah has been one of the best players in the league for a long time.
'I think the last week has shown that when it's gone well, you're scoring goals and you're winning games, it's great and the team will put up with that, but over the last week, I'd question his work ethic.
'I know he doesn't always get back and defend as much, but in the Chelsea game, his full-back is getting torn apart, and he is watching.'
Yuccknrz
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He needs Jacob Murphy more than Murphy needs him. Liverpool got played.
puocmortz
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Liverpool major problem is Slot that doesn't know who to select or change to
puocmortz
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Isak has to relax himself and not to force him self for form so as not to pick injury
Kupcdprsty
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This is football game, it runs in many ways. put Mo Salah on the bench. Then, play Isak on the right flank, then Ekitike as front man, Gakpo on his usual wing and get the fucking goals. We are Liverpool.
wewabelru
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He should combine with Mo Salah in front three
Swanlee
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Just imagine u can't carry your country and you're making noise
Aswr even that arsenal flop too them ghosts for their country
Zuwabesz
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Wants to use a weak United to shine 😸
stop this dream before you go hiding in the bush for the rest of the season
Zezesol400
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Wants to use a weak United to shine 😸
Even united go massacre em
Maubcptuyz
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Once a favorite 🤩 but how you left,mixed appreciation!
suaaekpu
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Give Manchester United a deserved whooping. Unleash the "Goal Getter" at Manchester United 😂😂😂
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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Go on strike at your own risk, it's now affecting his form and everything
recbdnuy
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Wants to use a weak United to shine 😸
suaaekpu
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The Opposition fans must be thanking their "lucky stars" that Isak and Salah have not stepped up into gear 2 yet. Wait for the hour is coming, when the Liverpool front line will be scoring goals for fun 😂
Fomaikmrsz
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Tell your Club and that old President to stay away from our Players since you always mock Liverpool after beating them
how many of ur current first 11 are looserfool groom players. u bought all the players from others so others will do same to u. the last time I checked it's only Trent Madrid got from Liverpool. perez is best president in the world of football . yet u guys bought six players from other clubs. so what is ur point with ur low IQ
Charlesugwu
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Is Salah the problem? Really? Then, pay him more money 🤑
Vieaeklmtz
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where are the low IQ looserfool fans who are always attacking Trent for no reason where are u million dollars players bunch of average n over hyped headless chicken
Tell your Club and that old President to stay away from our Players since you always mock Liverpool after beating them
Riabcilpuy
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Is this the guy people keep comparing him to Halland ?😂 😂😂
zuwdelnop
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let useless fans of Man u pock noise they will definitely know what you can do 😜😜😜😜
Fomaikmrsz
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where are the low IQ looserfool fans who are always attacking Trent for no reason where are u million dollars players bunch of average n over hyped headless chicken
Cetanortu
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if you know how to score you can even play as a super sub
Richard0010
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Just imagine u can't carry your country and you're making noise
Leave the flop man, he’s just too hype not as good like that
rafaeljoel
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Just imagine u can't carry your country and you're making noise
hubacdtuyz
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u a flop
petbcdmtyz
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Great