Hugo Ekitike handed brutal six-word message minutes into Alexander Isak Liverpool debut
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Search Liverpool boss Arne Slot handed a first start to Alexander Isak in the Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.
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Hugo Ekitike has been dealt a harsh reality check from Liverpool after Arne Slot chose to start record-signing Alexander Isak in the Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Isak had no hand in either goal and predictably, his initial touches were somewhat lacking but he did grow into the game.
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This marks Isak's first start in nearly four months, including pre-season, but Ally McCoist anticipates him featuring regularly, potentially at the expense of Ekitike's playing time.
When queried by co-commentator Darren Fletcher about Ekitike's unfortunate benching, McCoist bluntly responded: "He better get used to it."
In the forthcoming weeks, it's highly likely that Ekitike will see more action than Isak, especially given Slot's remarks prior to the Atletico match.
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Alexander Isak fighting for the ball on his Liverpool debut.
But he is part of the squad.
"It is already a Champions League game to look forward to but if people look forward to his playing time, that could mean that could happen tomorrow as well.
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"The only thing that is sure is he will not play 90, and all the rest you will see tomorrow."
Following the October international break, Isak could very well emerge as the undisputed first-choice striker, though with such a packed fixture list ahead this campaign, Ekitike will almost certainly be handed his fair share of opportunities.
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