Owen previously stated on talkSPORT that Isak would need time to regain his best form. Later, in an interview with British media, he claimed that Isak could become a key player for Liverpool this season.

Liverpool's star should have an exceptional season under Slot's direction and reclaim the form that led Liverpool to pay such a remarkable transfer fee, Michael Owen revealed exclusively.

Former Liverpool player Michael Owen hopes that Liverpool will see the best of Isak this season.

Liverpool star Isak is expected to have a great year for Liverpool this season and regain the form that prompted the club to spend a British record £82.5 million in transfer fees. Michael Owen revealed this exclusively, which also appears to indicate a shift in his stance.

Last summer, Isak joined Anfield after a protracted transfer saga. Newcastle finally relented, allowing the 26-year-old to leave for a substantial fee.

However, the prolonged transfer delay ultimately had a serious impact on Isak. He arrived at Liverpool in poor condition, without a full and focused pre-season. Doubts about his massive transfer fee accumulated, adding pressure on the star who has 62 senior international caps.

In December, Isak suffered a fibula fracture and was forced to rest shortly before Christmas, sidelined for 106 days just weeks after joining Liverpool. Some began to worry that Liverpool had not spent its money wisely.

As a result, Isak began this season under considerable pressure to prove himself. Owen also warned the striker that he had "no more excuses" and must prove that he deserved not only the huge transfer fee but also the faith Liverpool had placed in him.

Owen stated on talkSPORT on August 25: "I've had a lot of injuries in my career, so I know how difficult it is to recover, and it takes time.

"People have given him time, and understand that.

"But then he basically finished that season, went to the World Cup, then had a pre-season, and you think: 'Okay, now we have no more excuses.'

"We need to start seeing the real Isak. We all know how good he is – wow, we saw it at Newcastle, he's absolutely a top-level player.

"But we haven't seen that at Liverpool yet, and I think now the pressure will start to mount."

Since Owen made these comments, which drew some criticism, Isak scored 3 goals in the next two matches, but then failed to score in the following two matches against Atlético Madrid and Fulham.

Nevertheless, Owen still believes Isak could deliver a very solid performance this season under new manager Slot. This statement contradicts his previous opinions.

"Isak has made a good start to the season," Owen said in an interview.

"Isak has scored some goals now and looks in good form; I think he'll continue to have a very good season and score many goals.

"As a striker, especially one who plays the way Isak does, I know very well that it takes time to get back to your best level after an injury…

"Isak also went to the World Cup, but he looks very good so far this season; I really like him, and he's absolutely capable of becoming a very important player for the team this season."

As Slot continues to find the best lineup at Anfield, an observer explained why another expensive star should be immediately dropped from the starting XI and replaced by another player.

Liverpool's next match will be Tuesday night, when they face Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the League Cup. Isak's starting status remains uncertain, but Slot has at least confirmed one starter and revealed that another long-term injured player could make his return for this match.

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