"Isak only completed a move to Liverpool right at the end of the summer transfer window, and Reds fans will be desperate to see the Sweden international in action. It seems, however, that Isak's fitness might be a bit of a concern for the moment as he's barely played any football recently, having sat out pre-season and the start of the Premier League campaign with Newcastle United."
"I think it is minimal, but let's see how the fitness levels are coming back from international duty but I don't think it is impossible, an Anfield source told Graeme Bailey of TBR Football. This most likely means we'll see Isak from the bench for his debut for LFC, but it's probably going to be a bit soon for him to start a game."
"Isak was a star player at Newcastle, establishing himself as one of the finest strikers in Europe, but his arrival at Liverpool follows a superb start to the season from Hugo Ekitike. Another summer signing for Arne Slot's side, Ekitike joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt earlier in the window, and has looked really promising. The Frenchman looks like a clear upgrade on Darwin Nunez up front, but he might now find he'll drop to the bench after Isak's arrival."
Alexander Isak joined Liverpool at the end of the summer transfer window but has barely played recently and may lack match fitness after sitting out pre-season and the start of the Premier League season. Anfield sources describe the fitness concern as minimal but uncertain, making a substitute appearance more likely than an immediate start. Isak's arrival follows a strong opening from summer signing Hugo Ekitike, who has looked promising and appears an upgrade on Darwin Nunez. Ekitike could lose his starting place, shift to the bench, or be moved wide to accommodate two strikers, which could also push Mohamed Salah further wide.
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