Arne Slot gives honest answer on selection headache between Ekitike and Isak
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Liverpool Arne SlotArne Slot addressed the ongoing debate over Liverpool’s striker options, giving his thoughts on balancing Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak.
Liverpool extended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Everton at Anfield today.
Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring inside 10 minutes, before Hugo Ekitike doubled the lead midway through the first half.
Everton rallied after the break, with Idrissa Gana Gueye pulling one back, but the Reds held on to secure another valuable three points.
The second half, you have to give credit to Everton but you could see we were losing energy.”
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After the match, Slot was asked about the supposed selection headache between Ekitike and Alexander Isak.
Hugo is 21, 22 and comes to a new intensity league.
But for the new ones you can see that’s harder.”(via TNT Sports)
On Isak, Slot was clear about his fitness situation:
“Alex is far from ready to play 90.
It’s nice that you can ask me this question about any position.”
Ekitike’s goal underlined his growing importance, while Isak’s gradual integration highlights Liverpool’s careful approach to player management.
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