A dream dilemma? How Slot fits Isak and all his attacking options in

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And that almost inevitable, excellently executed winner at Wembley.

Liverpool have been on the receiving end of Alexander Isak's talents more than most - but now their supporters will be licking their lips at the prospect of their record-buy from Newcastle lining up on their side for the first time on Sunday at Burnley.

He may well begin on the bench, given his lack of playing time during his protracted move from the North East, but there will be a buzz whenever he does enter the fray.

Those four goals, plus one assist, in six appearances against Liverpool underlined Isak's ability, his appetite for the big stage and also his range of threat.

But now he is in their ranks, how does Arne Slot adjust his attacking options to maximise his new star signing, while continuing to capitalise on the talents of his other forwards?

After all, Liverpool are once again top of the scoring charts in the Premier League, having netted eight times in just three matches at the start of this season.

Alexander Isak predominantly played in central areas for Newcastle last season, while Hugo Ekitike worked deeper and wider areas for Eintracht Frankfurt.

Hugo Ekitike marks his Premier League debut with a first goal for Liverpool at Anfield to give them the lead against Bournemouth.

Of course, Isak has threat from distance, too - six of his 23 Premier League goals came from outside the box, so some interchanging of position and dovetailing with Ekitike seems certain to be part of the plan.

Expect a degree of rotation in that centre forward role, too.

"Hugo Ekitike wouldn't have been able to lead the line on his own until Christmas," said Carragher when discussing the need for Liverpool to sign an additional striker this summer.

Similarly, it would be unrealistic to expect Isak - who has had injuries in the past - to start every game, given Liverpool played 56 times last season with their cup commitments.

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There is also rising star Rio Ngumoha to factor in, with the 17-year-old thrilling down the left flank since coming into the first-team frame.

Can Isak spark Salah?

One Liverpool forward who has been distinctly below-par so far is Mohamed Salah - even if he has two goal involvements in three Premier League games.

The Egyptian, after his player of the season performances last term, remains untouchable in the Liverpool XI and remains a lock-in on the right side of the attack.

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