Joleon Lescott explains why Alexander Isak won’t be Liverpool’s top scorer this season
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Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has offered his perspective on Liverpool's recent signing of Alexander Isak, asserting that despite Isak’s proven talent, he will not be Liverpool’s top scorer this season.
Lescott highlighted that Mohamed Salah remains Liverpool’s key player, emphasizing that Salah will take all the penalties and will not be rotated by manager Arne Slot. In contrast, Isak, who primarily plays as a striker, is expected to share playing time due to fitness and management reasons. Lescott pointed out that Salah’s consistency and availability week to week give him the edge, unlike Isak who may need to be managed carefully to avoid injuries.
While acknowledging Isak’s impressive form last season—where he scored over 20 Premier League goals—Lescott argued that it will be a significant challenge for Isak to surpass Salah’s goal tally, as the Egyptian forward ended up the Premier League’s top scorer. He noted that despite the addition of new talents like Isak and Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool’s success will still largely depend on Salah’s prowess and goal-scoring consistency.
Lescott also touched on the potential dynamics of the Liverpool attack, questioning whether the two strikers’ mentalities will be compatible. Drawing a parallel to past tensions between Salah and Sadio Mane, he suggested that competitive personalities among strikers can sometimes lead to friction. Nevertheless, Lescott remained confident that Liverpool will have a dangerous forward line if Isak’s strong form continues alongside Salah’s leadership.
In conclusion, Lescott believes that while Isak brings quality to Liverpool’s squad, Salah remains indispensable and will likely be the team’s top scorer and central figure in their pursuit of the Premier League title this season.
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