Carroll Doesn’t Mince Words on Isak’s Drama…
Andy Carroll has opened a comedy club on Alexander Isak, saying the striker’s attempt to join Liverpool has left Newcastle fans feeling as discarded as day-old fish and chips. Isak, who’s about as popular with Newcastle fans right now as a seagull at a picnic, refused to kick a ball against Aston Villa and instead has gone on strike. Liverpool’s attempt to woo him with a bid got denied faster than a beach ball at a porcupine party. Carroll, reflecting on his own record-breaking switch in 2011 and his reluctance to leave his hometown, noted Isak’s situation lacked the same Geordie roots, leaving Newcastle fans feeling like Hamlet without the drama.
Liverpool’s wallet got outmuscled in pursuit of Isak, who is more distressed than a cat at a dog show, training solo in protest. Eddie Howe confirmed Isak’s absence from the lineup despite hopes for a quick reconciliation, making Howe look more like a juggler with one ball than a manager. While Howe focuses on Aston Villa and transfer sagas, Newcastle fans echo their desire for Isak’s departure louder than a stadium full of vuvuzelas. The club considers replacing Isak with Goncalo Ramos, but like trying to fill a hole with a wet sponge, it’s tricky to find an equivalent replacement. Newcastle remains tight-lipped, with the fate of Isak hinging like a cliffhanger in a soap opera.
