In an explosive turn of events at the AXA Training Centre, Liverpool’s record-breaking signing Alexander Isak has reportedly issued a chilling ultimatum to Fenway Sports Group (FSG) and manager Arne Slot: “It’s him or me.”
The Swedish international, who arrived from Newcastle in a blockbuster £125 million deal last summer, has been sidelined since December with a fractured fibula and serious ankle damage. While the public narrative was an unfortunate collision against Tottenham, Isak has allegedly presented evidence to the club’s hierarchy suggesting his path to recovery was sabotaged from within the dressing room.
The “Snake” in the Dressing Room
According to sources close to the player, Isak’s frustration boiled over during a private meeting with FSG representatives. The striker reportedly refused to put pen to paper on a revised long-term commercial agreement until a specific teammate—whom he labeled “the Snake”—is removed from the squad.
The allegation is staggering: Isak claims a fellow Liverpool player deliberately targeted his injury during what was supposed to be a “friendly” non-contact training drill as he neared an earlier return.
> “He purposely aggravated my injury to ensure I’d miss playing this season and he could start instead,” Isak reportedly told club officials. “I have the evidence. I will not step onto a pitch with a man who sabotages his own teammate for minutes.”
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A Season of Turmoil
Since his arrival, Isak’s Liverpool career has been a series of “what ifs.”
* The Price Tag: A British-record fee that set expectations sky-high.
* The Fitness Battle: Struggles with groin issues in October, followed by the catastrophic leg injury in December.
* The Rivalry: In Isak’s absence, Hugo Ekitike has carried the goal-scoring burden, sparking a silent but fierce competition for the No. 9 shirt.
While Isak was recently seen back on the grass in “running shoes,” this latest development threatens to derail his March comeback and the club’s late-season charge for the Champions League spots.
FSG’s Dilemma: Asset Protection vs. Squad Harmony
For FSG, this is a nightmare scenario. They have invested nearly £130 million in a player who has only managed 16 appearances. If Isak truly has “evidence”—be it GPS data showing an unnecessary challenge or internal CCTV footage—the club faces a brutal choice:
| Option | Potential Outcome |
|—|—|
| Back Isak | Terminate or sell the accused player, potentially losing a key squad member but securing the future of their £125m asset. |
| Back the Squad | Risk Isak demanding a transfer in the summer of 2026, leading to a massive financial loss and a PR disaster. |
| The Middle Path | Internal mediation, though Isak’s “Me or Him” stance suggests the bridge has already been burned. |
What’s Next for the Reds?
Manager Arne Slot, known for his calm demeanor, now faces the biggest man-management test of his Anfield tenure. With the March international break approaching, the club has a small window to resolve the “Isak Insurgency” before it leaks further and destroys the chemistry of a team finally finding its rhythm.
If the “Snake” remains, Liverpool may have seen the last of Alexander Isak in a Red shirt—a tragic end to what was supposed to be the signing of a generation.
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