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'I just think:' Joe Cole claims that Liverpool have a player who will be even better than Alexander Isak in the future

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He’s arguably been the Reds’ best attacker this season, as he’s already contributed to six goals across all competitions despite not playing each game. Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesAnd, because of this, Joe Cole has stated that he thinks the Frenchman will be able to eclipse Isak’s level in the future.



Joe Cole thinks that Hugo Ekitike will turn out better than Alexander Isak ever wasAt the moment, Isak is Slot’s first-choice striker at Liverpool. “I think Ekitike outplays him [Isak] over the next two years,” Cole said.“Isak misses football games, he gets a few injuries, he’s not robust enough where he’s there every week.“When you’ve had an injury, and you’re Newcastle’s No.

He’ll score goals at Liverpool, but I just think the other player might be the better signing.”Arne Slot needs to start trusting Hugo Ekitike more often at LiverpoolWith Isak and Ekitike both joining in the summer, Liverpool have two world-class strikers to lead their attacking line. Liverpool’s next clash is against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, and if Slot chooses against starting the Frenchman for Wednesday’s game, he’ll be digging himself a massive hole.