Overview

• Alexander Isak completed 84 minutes in his first Premier League start for Liverpool at Selhurst Park.
• Liverpool lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace, sealed by Eddie Nketiah’s winner in the 97th minute.
• Arne Slot said the game’s low intensity and Palace’s low block enabled Isak’s longer spell, adding the striker stayed upright despite a shirt pull on a key chance.
• Slot started Florian Wirtz to overload midfield and later brought on Cody Gakpo to provide width when chasing the game.
• The £125m signing is being phased in after no pre-season, and reporting suggests Hugo Ekitike’s return from suspension could reduce Isak’s minutes in the next outing.