Alan Shearer makes Alexander Isak prediction after Arne Slot recalls Hugo Ekitike

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Alan Shearer believes Hugo Ekitike can learn from Alexander Isak after the pair both arrived at Liverpool for significant transfer fees during the summer window. Ekitike, though, has started his Liverpool career impressively, scoring five times in nine appearances, and generally looking menacing whenever he has played, and he was given the nod against Galatasaray on Tuesday in the Champions League.

"Ekitike is a wonderful talent but he can look and learn from Isak, because he is a world-class player," Shearer said. "He will definitely play more in those games and then we should start to see the best of him." Shearer, widely considered Newcastle's greatest-ever player, was asked whether he would give Isak a hug upon seeing him, after the Swede forced his way out of St.

Alexander Isak joined Liverpool on deadline day (Image: 2025 Liverpool FC) Meanwhile, Ekitike was asked about his battle for minutes with Isak ahead of Liverpool's game against Galatasaray, and said that he believes that he could play successfully play alongside Isak if given the chance. “We play at such a big club, they cannot have only one striker, so it is good he is here, I still have a lot of things to improve and learn," Ekitike said in a press conference.