Overview

• Isak arrived on Merseyside for medical checks after Liverpool reached a £125m agreement with Newcastle United on deadline day.
• He is expected to lead the line under Arne Slot, with analysts outlining options that keep the 4-2-3-1 or experiment with a two‑striker setup or reduced minutes for Florian Wirtz to bolster midfield balance.
• Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo are seen as the main candidates to shift to the left or rotate, reflecting intensified competition for starting places.
• Gakpo has previously welcomed internal competition, saying it pushes players to improve and benefits the team.
• Despite a disrupted pre‑season training separately at Newcastle, Isak has been called into Sweden’s squad, a consideration for his short‑term conditioning and availability.