Alexander Isak theory shut down amid Liverpool update - 'We have to stop saying that'

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCAlexander Isak has struggled for form since his move to Liverpool, and Alan Shearer has urged the centre-forward to 'stop saying that he hasn't had a pre-season'Alan Shearer is adamant that Alexander Isak has run out of excuses for his lacklustre performances since moving to Liverpool from Newcastle United. After three months, he has managed just two goals from 14 outings across all competitions.Shearer told Betfair: "We have to stop saying that Isak hasn't had a pre-season.

It's been three or four months now since he joined Liverpool."He's not up to speed and not the Isak that we saw at Newcastle. The Premier League's record goalscorer highlighted a contrast in the quality of service he is receiving at Liverpool compared to what he enjoyed whilst representing the Magpies.Shearer added: "If you look back at his time with Newcastle, most of the time in games, he was receiving early balls from out wide and through the middle.

And I guess there are several reasons for that, but people have to stop saying he hasn't had a pre-season."Isak is again a doubt to start for Liverpool in their next match against Brighton and Hove Albion. Slot said on Friday: "Let's see if he is able to start tomorrow."Liverpool's head coach also spoke about Hugo Ekitike and Isak both starting together at San Siro.