Former Tottenham legend Jermain Defoe has described Newcastle striker Alexander Isak as a ruthless player.
He made this known in an interview with Flashscore, where he said that Isak remains one of the best strikers in the Premier League at the moment.
“Whoever gets him (Isak) in the summer, whether that’s Liverpool or Arsenal, speaking about making a difference and getting over the line, he’s the one,” Defoe says. It is apparent to see his admiration for the striker.
“And it isn’t just the goals. Against Arsenal (in Newcastle’s 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final second leg victory), the problems he is causing (William) Saliba and Gabriel (Magalhaes), you just don’t see that. Not even (Erling) Haaland does that.
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“His movement. He doesn’t look strong, but he is strong. He knows how to use his body. When he gets chances, he is just ruthless. He is the one I’ve enjoyed watching and just thought, even years ago against the better defenders – the John Terrys, the Rio Ferdinands, the Jaap Stams – he would have given those defenders problems as well.
“Coming up against him, defenders know, this is going to be tough. This guy is serious. Give him half a chance, and he will punish you. Any mistake you are going to get punished.”