Arne Slot admits Alexander Isak problem at Liverpool - 'It is obvious and clear'

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However, he did concede that it is up to the Reds to get Isak on the ball more in dangerous positions.“I think he is not the only one, the only number nine that suffers in some games from not getting as many chances,” he said.“I watched the second half of Leeds against City and I watched the whole game against Chelsea and it is not like, at this level, the No.9 is involved in eight, nine, 10 chances every single half.“But it is obvious and clear to me we, as a team, want to bring him more often into threatening situations.“Before we went to only one goal conceded in two games, we had a lot of chances in the last two games as a result because we were a little bit more compact and maybe took a little less risks.“We haven't been able to create that many chances as we did before so it’s definitely one of the things on my list of things to improve, getting our number nine more involved in the game, let alone more involved in the final third.“It’s not ideal for me [to have average 14 touches per game]. We and he as well.”While Isak might not be as involved as much as Slot would like, the Dutchman has been pleased to see Florian Wirtz playing a more decisive role for Liverpool since returning from injury.The German earned the Reds a draw against Sunderland after his shot on goal was deflected in by Nordi Mukiele, with Slot quick to point out the playmaker is growing in confidence.“There are positives to take from the players we’ve brought in during the summer,” he said.

You can see where his (Wirtz’s) confidence is at if you look at the last two games.“How many times he wants the ball and how many times his team-mates play him the ball. That is something that tells me how much confidence he has at the moment.“He also came back with an injury from Germany so I am happy he can play so many minutes in these two games after he came back with an injury.

He has done well.“I wasn’t surprised he was involved in the goal against Sunderland, because he was one of the ones who kept constantly trying and was creative.”Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. So that is a positive for him.“I don't think Cody suffers from the fact that doesn’t have competition, because there are players who can play in his position.“Usually players prefer to have a situation where they have their confidence and an understanding that they might play many minutes.”