Alexander Isak has unlocked tantalizing Liverpool prospect as Arne Slot handed surprise
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One hundred and fifteen days after his last senior start for club or country, Alexander Isak was sharper than anyone could have reasonably expected when he made his Liverpool debut on Tuesday.
Though he didn't score or assist against Atletico Madrid, and it took a late winner from Virgil van Dijk for Liverpool to secure the points on matchday one in the Champions League, Isak impressed.
Isak only had 25 touches (the fewest of the starting Liverpool front four) and he wasn't able to get many sights of Jan Oblak's goal.
But Isak passed the eye test, working relentlessly to press and harry the Atletico Madrid defense.
Signed for a combined sum that could reach $327 million (£241 million) including add-ons, Isak and Wirtz connecting telepathically is a salivating prospect — and a central part of how Liverpool will one day move beyond Mohamed Salah.
Florian Wirtz of Liverpool is challenged by Javi Galan of Atletico Madrid during the Champions League match at Anfield.
In one move a couple of minutes before half-time, Wirtz skipped past Pablo Barrios and played a one-two with Isak.
He has to recover and be ready for Saturday, whether he starts or not he will have to be there and ready to help us as well."
In Isak and Wirtz, Liverpool has a potential duo for the ages