Liverpool predicted lineup vs Burnley as Alexander Isak eyes debut

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Alexander Isak will have to be content with a spot on the bench as Liverpool's club-record signing looks to make his debut against Burnley.

The $169.4million (£125m) striker is yet to kick a ball for his new club following his deadline day switch from Newcastle and has made just one cameo appearance as a substitute for Sweden all season.

Isak's lack of match action will likely have played into Arne Slot's thinking over his lineup to face newly-promoted Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.

Hugo Ekitike is expected to continue leading the line for Liverpool after his scoring start to life on Merseyside.

That could boost Isak's chances of making his debut off the bench after getting his first taste of action this season as a 72nd-minute substitute in Sweden's defeat to Kosovo on Monday.

Liverpool boss Slot also has summer signing Jeremie Frimpong back fit from a hamstring injury and available for selection after the full-back took part in training this week.

But Frimpong is not likely to be selected from the start against Scott Parker's Clarets after missing international duty with Netherlands.



Jeremie Frimpong (L) is expected to be on the Liverpool bench on his return from injury

The 17-year-old made his debut for England's under-19s side during the break and will be among the substitutes.

Predicted Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike