Owen previously stated on talkSPORT that Isak will need time to return to his best form. He later gave an interview to English media in which he said Isak could become a key player for Liverpool this season.

The Liverpool star is expected to have a breakout season under manager Arne Slot and rediscover the form that led Liverpool to pay an impressive transfer fee, according to an exclusive revelation by Michael Owen.

Former Liverpool player Michael Owen hopes to see Isak perform at his best this season.

Liverpool star Alexander Isak is expected to have a strong year for the club this season and recapture the form that prompted Liverpool to pay a record transfer fee of £75 million. According to an exclusive report by Michael Owen, this also appears to reflect a shift in his attitude.

Last summer, Isak joined Liverpool after a protracted transfer saga. Newcastle ultimately relented, allowing the 26-year-old to depart for an impressive fee. However, the prolonged transfer delay had serious consequences for Isak. He arrived at Liverpool in only half match fitness with no pre-season preparation and lacked specific training objectives. Doubts about his massive transfer fee mounted, adding further pressure on the international star with 62 caps for Sweden.

In December, Isak unfortunately suffered a fractured collarbone and was forced to sit out just before Christmas, sidelined for 106 days only weeks after joining Liverpool. Some began to worry that Liverpool had not spent their money wisely.

As a result, Isak enters this season under considerable pressure to prove himself. Owen also warned the striker that he is "running out of excuses" and must demonstrate that he deserves not only the massive transfer fee but also the faith Liverpool has placed in him.

Owen said on talkSPORT on August 25: "I've had many injuries throughout my career, so I know how difficult recovery can be, and it takes time.

"Everyone has given him time and understands that.

"But then he almost finished that season, went to the World Cup, and then had a pre-season period, and you think: 'Alright, now we're running out of excuses.'

"We need to start seeing the real Isak. We all know how good he is – wow, we saw him at Newcastle, he was an absolute top player.

"But we haven't seen that at Liverpool yet, and I think now the questions will come thick and fast."

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

However, Owen still believes Isak can have a very strong performance this season under new manager Arne Slot. This statement contradicts his earlier views entirely.

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

"He's scored a few goals and looks to be in good form; I think he will have a very good season and score many goals.

"As a striker, especially a player like Isak, I know very well that it takes time to get back to peak form after injury...

"Isak also went through the World Cup, but he looks very good so far this season; I really like him, and he has every ability to become a very important player for the team this season."

While Slot continues to search for Liverpool's strongest lineup, an observer has explained why another expensive star must be immediately dropped from the starting lineup and another player promoted to his position.

Liverpool's next match will take place on Tuesday evening when they face Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Whether Isak will start remains unclear, but Slot has at least confirmed one starter and revealed that another long-term injured player could return for this match.

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