Alexander Isak issues Liverpool statement after being targeted by Newcastle United supporters

Alexander Isak has responded to the backing shown to him by Liverpool supporters following the Premier League clash at former club Newcastle United

'Isak, ole, ole, ole,' chanted the away end after the late penalty, but this was an underwhelming start for both Liverpool and their striker

As expected, Isak received a hostile reception from the Newcastle fans all afternoon, though it appeared he was about to have the chance to silence the boo-boys in second half stoppage time.After Lewis Hall was adjudged to have brought down Victor Munoz in the area, Liverpool were awarded a penalty and with Mohamed Sal

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Newcastle fans directed X-rated chants at their former striker who made his first comeback to St James’ Park since his messy exit to Liverpool last summer

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There are reunions that players relish. Alexander Isak’s return to St James’ Park on Sunday will not fall into that category. Newcastle supporters will make their feelings known and there is little he can do to influence that. His task is simpler. Concentrate on becoming the player Liverpool believed they were signing,