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Newcastle star defends Alexander Isak after controversial Liverpool exit and rejects reports of Magpies dressing room split

Emil Krafth has jumped to the defence of Alexander Isak following the striker's controversial move from Newcastle to Liverpool.

Isak secured a £125million switch to Anfield on transfer deadline day following a lengthy transfer saga in which he went on strike.

Krafth, who played with Isak at Newcastle and is also team-mates with him for Sweden, stressed that the atmosphere in the Magpies' dressing room has been 'very chill'.

Krafth told Sportbladet: 'There were many who wanted to see Alex stay, but you understand how football works.

'I wish him all the best in the future.