Jamie Carragher makes Alexander Isak feelings clear amid Hugo Ekitike Liverpool reality

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Jamie Carragher does not think Liverpool would have signed both Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in previous summer transfer windows.Jamie Carragher thinks Liverpool would not have signed Alexander Isak in previous summers. The Reds broke the British transfer record to land the Sweden international following a lengthy saga on deadline day, as he moved to Anfield in a £125m switch from Newcastle United.The 26-year-old striker had essentially been on strike at St.

James' Park throughout pre-season in a bid to force through that exit, as he trained on his own for the majority - and did not appear in any of the Magpies' summer friendlies or opening games of the Premier League season.Isak, who has now missed Liverpool's last three games with a groin injury, has endured a slow start to his Anfield career after having to play catch-up following his disjointed pre-season.READ MORE: Arne Slot faces Hugo Ekitike decision as Liverpool consider new-look forward lineREAD MORE: Xabi Alonso explains unusual Real Madrid decision ahead of Liverpool clash - 'So we don't get caught'The frontman has made eight appearances for the Reds to date, returning a goal and an assist, but he is yet to score in the English top-flight for Arne Slot's side.While Isak is yet to live up to his price tag for Liverpool, fellow striker signing Hugo Ekitike has been one of the Reds' star performers so far this season.The France international has returned six goals and an assist from 14 appearances following his own move from Eintracht Frankfurt, having joined the club in a deal worth up to £79m.Starting 10 times, the 23-year-old had found himself benched behind Isak for Liverpool's Premier League clashes with Chelsea and Manchester United, but has since returned to Slot's starting XI.The two strikers signed for the Reds as part of an overall £450m transfer spending spree, as Liverpool brought in eight new senior signings in a record-breaking summer at Anfield.Such business came against the caveat of the Reds also banking roughly £200m from player sales as 10 senior players also moved on - including forwards Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz. Meanwhile, Diogo Jota also tragically passed away after being involved in a car crash over the summer.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreSky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving members £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more.Liverpool have rarely been so active in a single transfer window, instead limiting themselves to one or two new arrivals to bolster their squad.And Carragher has shared his belief that the Reds wouldn't have signed both Isak and Ekitike in previous summers when agreeing with a post on social media.The Liverpool legend replied to a post from EBL on X, who had written: "Liverpool of the past only sign Ekitike, not Isak."He profiles as someone who can become as good as Isak whilst being a similar profile for half the price, except maybe that has happened quicker than expected."Causes selection issues with two special #9's at Slot's disposal..."Carragher replied to the ex-head of analysis' post: "My point all summer!"Content cannot be displayed without consentSlot has started Isak and Ekitike upfront together just once so far this season, in Liverpool's 5-1 thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt last month.Mohamed Salah was benched for the win as the Dutchman changed formation to 4-4-2 to fit in both number nines, but the Swede had to be taken off at half-time after suffering a groin issue.Ekitike is likely to continue to lead the line against Real Madrid on Tuesday night after Isak missed Saturday's win over Aston Villa, with Federico Chiesa and Florian Wirtz alternatives up-front.