Arne Slot's contrasting comments on Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz speak volumes
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Arne Slot greets Alexander Isak after his Liverpool debutArne Slot has hinted that Alexander Isak's experience in English football could help him find top form at Liverpool before Florian Wirtz.
It’s been a perfect start to the season for the Premier League champions, who are only set to get better as their summer signings continue to settle.
Isak made his debut for the Reds following his bitter Newcastle transfer saga, with the Swede lacking match fitness after going on strike to force his move.
Meanwhile, Wirtz was making his sixth competitive appearance including the Community Shield.
And while this was arguably the German’s most impressive showing, involving himself in all that Liverpool did well.
He is still waiting for a second goal contribution for his new team, having registered an assist at Wembley against Crystal Palace.
Isak also failed to find the net against Atleti, but Slot revealed that even he was surprised at how physically ready he appeared for his new team.
“I was positively surprised by how fit Alexander was during the 60 minutes," the Reds boss said.
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"That maybe tells you that it might be different to sign a 20-year-old from a different league than a 25-year-old used to playing in this league.
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