Michail Antonio thinks he’s already spotted one problem Alexander Isak will have at Liverpool
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The striker was Arne Slot’s number one target this summer, and even though it took until deadline day, the Dutchman finally got his man.
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It’s undeniable that Isak is an exceptional talent, but with the number of players they’ve brought in and how stacked Liverpool’s number nine spot is now, Michail Antonio believes a problem could be brewing.
At the moment, things are going well for Liverpool with the Merseyside outfit winning their first three top-flight games.
However, while speaking to TNT Sports, former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio gave his thoughts on the “teething problems” that Liverpool will face this season.
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“I think it’s going to be a hard decision for Slot,” he said.
“You thought Isak was going to be your No.
How are you going to do it?
“There will definitely be some teething problems and how will he deal with the egos because they are massive players and Ekitike has done well enough to be No.
9.”
Since Isak only made the move to Liverpool on transfer deadline day, Ekitike was Slot’s first-choice striker.
Isak, on the other hand, while he may only be able to play as a striker, he’ll have to prove that he can handle the pressure of leading a team the size of Liverpool.