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Alexander Isak Confronts Slow Start At Liverpool As Pundits Flag Fitness And Spring Reckoning

Analysts blame a lost pre-season and a groin injury, urging patience until spring.

Overview

  • The Sweden international told Sportbladet he doesn’t have a simple answer for his form and vowed to fight his way back.
  • Isak has two goals in 15 appearances for Liverpool, with just one in the Premier League since his £125m move from Newcastle.
  • Hugo Ekitike has reached 10 goals in all competitions, intensifying competition for Liverpool’s No.9 spot.
  • Underlying metrics have fallen from his Newcastle levels, with xG around 0.23 vs 0.45 last season, 2.33 shots vs 2.91, and 4.83 box touches vs 7.49.
  • Stephen Warnock argues Isak won’t be fully fit until next season after missing pre-season, while Didi Hamann says a summer sale could be discussed if he hasn’t improved by March or April.