"It has been a rocky start to life with the Reds for Isak ranked at no.4 in FourFourTwo's list of the best strikers in the world right now having missed pre-season to force through his 125m move. But the cloud appeared to be lifting for the Swede at the London Stadium, as he netted a perfectly-placed shot against West Ham United, courtesy of a Cody Gakpo cutback."
"Likely feeling the best he has done for some months, Isak at first appeared slightly confused as to whether he was the man to make way, pointing and himself and exchanging words with the referee. After he'd confirmed he was to come off, he walked relatively slowly towards the dugouts, with an expressionless look on his face that was perhaps concealing some disappointment."
Alexander Isak scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool with a Cody Gakpo cutback finish at the London Stadium. He had missed pre-season after a £125m transfer and arrived amid mixed form despite high rankings. After scoring on the hour mark, Arne Slot substituted him for Hugo Ekitike eight minutes later. Isak initially appeared confused about being substituted, gesturing and speaking with the referee, then walked slowly to the bench with a subdued expression. He shook Ekitike's hand and hugged Slot before sitting motionless as Sky Sports cameras showed him on the bench. The timing suggests Slot manages striker minutes.
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