Arne Slot must justify Alexander Isak selection with solution to 14-touch problem

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Liverpool continued to make the same mistakes that have been evident over the last two months, with Alexander Isak‘s ineffectiveness among the biggest problems. While this may not have been Liverpool’s worst performance of the season, it certainly felt like a nadir had been reached with regard to the team’s spirit.

It is true that Isak isn’t at his sharpest, but even playing him consistently in this side isn’t going to see him return to his Newcastle levels – Liverpool are simply not set up for him. Liverpool, however, can’t find a way to get him into games; he looks lost at times as he drops deep in search of the ball after long periods without any action.

In the absence of being able to find Isak, this had a knock-on effect for the rest of Liverpool’s attackers. While Ekitike is certain to still see plenty of game time this season, even if he is acting as a backup to Isak, he has every right to be frustrated with his position on the bench.