"Liverpool visit Burnley this weekend as they look to continue their 100 per cent record in the Premier League this season. Following the transfer deadline day acquisition of Swedish international Isak, supporters were keen to catch a glimpse of the ex-Newcastle United striker as soon as possible. Slot has put paid to hopes of an immediate integration, citing the amount of time Isak has missed during the transfer saga that dominated the summer."
""Don't expect him to be every single game 90 minutes on the pitch," Slot said. "That's definitely not going to happen in the upcoming weeks." Liverpool's visit to Turf Moor and the Reds' upcoming Champions League opener versus Atletico Madrid look to be too soon for an Isak start, although facing Everton next weekend for a more significant portion of minutes could be on the cards."
""He missed a proper pre-season - I think he missed 3-4 months of team sessions, and so now we have to build him up gradually. So, that's going to be a challenge," Slot added. "But we signed him not only for the upcoming weeks, we signed him for six years." The Premier League champions are likely to continue with Hugo Ekitike in attack after the Frenchman's promising start to his career in England's top flight."
Liverpool visit Burnley aiming to maintain a 100 per cent Premier League record after signing Swedish international Alexander Isak on transfer deadline day. Manager Arne Slot cautioned that Isak will not play 90 minutes every match in the upcoming weeks because he missed a proper pre-season and roughly 3-4 months of team sessions. Slot indicated Turf Moor and the Champions League opener versus Atletico Madrid are likely too soon for a start, with a fuller role possible against Everton next weekend. Isak played 18 minutes for Sweden in September and Hugo Ekitike is expected to continue leading the attack.
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