Hislop pointed out that Isak had returned to Newcastle for training, missed pre-season, and stayed away from the team before releasing a statement about broken promises regarding his transfer.

Hislop questioned Isak's decision, saying that if he wanted to leave, he should have been honest about it from the start and owned his choice. Instead, Isak waited six weeks before releasing his statement, which Hislop found puzzling.

Hislop described Isak's situation as an absolute farce, suggesting that his advisors may not have provided him with the best guidance.