Ian Rush makes Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike prediction ahead of Liverpool injury return

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Alexander Isak has been sidelined with a broken leg since December, but Liverpool legend Ian Rush believes the Reds' summer signing from Newcastle will soon justify his club-record price tagAlexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike haven't had many opportunities to play together at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Ian Rush is eagerly awaiting Alexander Isak's return from injury, predicting that Liverpool's record signing will soon live up to his hefty price tag. 9 to regain full fitness early next month.READ MORE: Florian Wirtz shows his true colors as former Liverpool star suffers injuryREAD MORE: Alisson already made Liverpool exit plan clear as contract extension triggeredAnd Isak has the support of the club's all-time top scorer.In an interview with the Liverpool Echo, Rush expressed his belief that it's only a matter of time before the former Newcastle striker displays the kind of form that made him one of Europe's most feared forwards.The 64-year-old stated: "You don't see proper No.9s now, do you?

I can't wait for him to get back because he's in my sort of position. He's a No.9."All you have to do to the manager is show them what you can do on the pitch and they can't leave you out.

It's always sad when you do leave Liverpool. The Welsh legend contracted a severe strain of influenza and collapsed at his residence before being rushed to hospital.Ian Rush has returned to his duties as a Liverpool ambassador after his health scare(Image: Getty Images)However, Rush battled back to achieve a complete recovery and expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support he received throughout a challenging period.He added: "The amount of support I had was incredible.