The drama at Anfield has officially reached breaking point.
Following Liverpool’s crushing 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on October 4, 2025, star striker Alexander Isak has publicly issued an ultimatum to the club and it involves one of his own teammates.
In a shocking revelation after the match, Isak reportedly told journalists:
“I have informed my agent about this situation and there’s no way I will be in this team together with him this January. If either they sell him or I leave the club for him.”
These explosive words have sent shockwaves through the Liverpool fanbase as speculation now centers around which player Isak is referring to — the teammate he blames for his ongoing goal drought.
Isak’s Struggles and His Breaking Point
Signed for a record-breaking fee last summer, Isak was expected to be Liverpool’s new striking superstar. Instead, he has endured a frustrating run of games without scoring.
Against Chelsea, he once again looked isolated and under-serviced, despite assisting Cody Gakpo’s equaliser. His visible frustration constant arm waving, head shaking, and lack of celebration made it clear something deeper was wrong.
Now, Isak has made it public his issue isn’t tactics, pressure, or form. It’s a teammate.
Who Is the “One Player”?
Isak refused to name the player directly, but fans and media are already drawing conclusions.
With Darwin Núñez no longer at the club, the spotlight has turned to:
Mohamed Salah, whose dominant style in the attack may be restricting Isak’s positioning… Or possibly a midfield creator failing to supply him properly.
If the conflict is truly between Isak and Salah, Liverpool could be facing the biggest internal clash since the Mane vs Salah era — only this time, the ultimatum is public.
Fans Divided
Reactions online have been explosive:
“If this is about Salah, then Isak has no respect. Salah built this club.”
“Slot needs to decide carefully. You can’t bench your £100M striker… but you also can’t isolate the king of Anfield.”
“This should have stayed behind closed doors — Liverpool are falling apart.”
Arne Slot’s Biggest Test Yet
Manager Arne Slot is now stuck with a brutal decision ahead of the January transfer window:
Back Isak and risk upsetting the existing hierarchy… Or protect his established star and risk losing a record signing.
Either way — this is no longer just a form issue.
It’s a dressing-room war… and Liverpool’s season may depend on how it ends.
