Overview
- Arne Slot says Liverpool must get Alexander Isak into more threatening situations, identifying greater No 9 involvement in the final third as a priority to improve.
- Isak recorded roughly 13–14 touches in recent starts and was taken off late in the 1-1 draw with Sunderland after a quiet display.
- Slot downplayed touch-count criticism by citing Erling Haaland’s low-involvement model and noted Isak averaged about 22 touches at Newcastle, stressing quality of moments over volume.
- The Sweden international netted his first Premier League goal for Liverpool in the 2-0 win at West Ham before the midweek stalemate.
- Isak has two goals in 12 appearances during a disrupted bedding-in period that followed a disjointed pre-season, with pundits also questioning his muted celebration.