'I just wonder': Alexander Isak backed to emulate Fernando Torres at Liverpool - and not in a good way

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Alexander Isak has not had the start to life at Liverpool that he would have been expecting.The Reds are in a very dire situation right now, with Manchester United handing them their fourth loss on the bounce in all competitions.Not only are results not going their way, but performances all-round are far from good enough, with Liverpool struggling to score as many goals as they used to.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. This is a big surprise given the additions in this area of the pitch, with Isak just one player who was expected to come in and hit the ground running.Although he has not been fully fit for most of his time at Anfield so far, he still has failed to do anything really of note, with Alan Pardew wondering whether he could be the new Fernando Torres.Photo by AMA/Corbis via Getty ImagesAlexander Isak compared to Fernando TorresLiverpool have had a number of quality strikers in their time, with Torres one of the best, especially in the Premier League era.

The Spaniard set the league alight and caught the attention of many big clubs, eventually moving to Chelsea for £50m, which was, at the time, a huge transfer fee.However, he never hit the heights at Stamford Bridge and was nowhere near the player Liverpool once had, with the Reds certainly getting the better side of the deal.Pardew wonders whether it might be roles reversed this time but with Newcastle instead, with the former manager suggesting Isak could flop just like Torres once did.“This Isak one, I just wonder if it’s going to mirror Torres,” Pardew told talkSPORT.“You remember when Torres went to Chelsea? He was absolutely phenomenal at Liverpool and everyone thought when he went to Chelsea it would be game over.READ MORE: ‘Outstanding’ Liverpool player gave fans one small reason for hope after much improved Man United display“It just didn’t pan out, he obviously won a Champions League medal but in terms of Isak, is he going to be the same player at Newcastle that we see at Liverpool or are we going to see someone very different?“At the moment, he’s probably not match fit but it’s a slow start to say the least.”It is far too early to judge Alexander IsakFirstly, Isak had no pre-season whatsoever, meaning that he has just been trying to get up to speed at the start of this season and that judging him on his performances now would be unfair.Arne Slot said himself that he can now be judged fairly as he is fully fit, with the Man United game the first time a fair assessment could be made.The Swede had a few chances and perhaps should have done better with one of them, but overall, he did not exactly have a terrible game.This next period will be vital for Isak and Liverpool, though, with a reaction needed from everyone, as if not, that is when serious questions will be asked.