Hugo Ekitike's view on Liverpool start should serve as huge warning to Alexander Isak

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Alexander Isak is still getting up to speed at Liverpool(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Getty Images)

Alexander Isak will be under pressure to perform right from the off with Liverpool after fellow summer signing Hugo Ekitike set the bar high.

Isak could make his Liverpool debut when they play Burnley on Sunday at Turf Moor, having completed a £125million transfer from Newcastle on deadline day.

The Swedish striker has arrived at Anfield lacking match fitness, having barely trained during his final few months at Newcastle.



Sweden boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has warned Liverpool that Isak is not ready to jump straight into the starting line-up after a difficult international break.

Arne Slot has confirmed that the Premier League's record signing will be eased into action at his new club.

That means he won’t be able to follow in the footsteps of Ekitike, who has made an immediate mpact since joining for a potential £79m from Eintracht Frankfurt.

Ekitike has three goals and one assist in his four games for Liverpool and his strikes against Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Newcastle made him the first Reds player to net in each of his first three games since Daniel Sturridge 12 years ago.

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“I think I adapted well,” the Frenchman said in an interview with the club website.“Obviously I still have things to improve, but I think it was a good [start].

“I feel good with the guys, they helped me to adapt here so obviously they make my football easier.

All together, all the players, we are going to reach even a better level together.”

Hugo Ekitike has made a flying start at Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Isak scored 27 goals for Newcastle last season and was only behind Mo Salah in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot.

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