Overview

• Former Liverpool forward John Aldridge urged Alexander Isak to deliver against Manchester United, writing there should be "no more excuses."
• Isak joined from Newcastle for about £125m, trained away from the first team during the transfer saga, and has yet to complete a full match for Liverpool.
• Cody Gakpo said it was unfortunate Isak missed a full pre-season and stressed the squad is still adapting after several departures and arrivals.
• Liverpool have lost three straight ahead of Sunday’s fixture, increasing focus on performances across the front line.
• Arne Slot is monitoring several fitness issues, with Ibrahima Konate a late test and Alisson out with a hamstring injury as Giorgi Mamardashvili covers, while Giovanni Leoni is out long term and Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch face checks.