Liverpool new-boy Alexander Isak will not begin vs Burnley
Liverpool’s new signing Alexander Isak may need to attend for his first begin for the Reds, in keeping with Anfield sources.
Isak solely accomplished a transfer to Liverpool proper on the finish of the summer time switch window, and Reds followers can be determined to see the Sweden worldwide in motion.
It appears, nonetheless, that Isak’s health may be a little bit of a priority for the second as he’s barely performed any soccer just lately, having sat out pre-season and the beginning of the Premier League marketing campaign with Newcastle United.
“I believe it’s minimal, however let’s see how the health ranges are getting back from worldwide responsibility – however I don’t suppose it’s not possible,” an Anfield supply informed Graeme Bailey of TBR Soccer.
This most definitely means we’ll see Isak from the bench for his debut for LFC, but it surely’s most likely going to be a bit quickly for him to start out a recreation.
What’s going to Alexander Isak’s arrival imply for Hugo Ekitike?
Isak was a star participant at Newcastle, establishing himself as one of many most interesting strikers in Europe, however his arrival at Liverpool follows an excellent begin to the season from Hugo Ekitike.
One other summer time signing for Arne Slot’s aspect, Ekitike joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt earlier within the window, and has seemed actually promising.
The Frenchman seems to be like a transparent improve on Darwin Nunez up entrance, however he may now discover he’ll drop to the bench after Isak’s arrival.
Liverpool definitely wouldn’t have spent that a lot cash on Isak solely to place him on the bench frequently, however might the 2 strikers maybe play collectively?
Slot may be capable of shift Ekitike out broad to the left, but it surely’s not his greatest place, so maybe we’ll see a tactical change with two strikers taking part in up entrance?
This might be very completely different from how Liverpool have performed in latest instances, and it could doubtless additionally imply prime scorer Mohamed Salah is shifted additional broad, which most likely wouldn’t be taking part in to his strengths.
