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Jamie Carragher raises eyebrows with Alexander Isak transfer claim

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Jamie Carragher has hinted that Liverpool might not have chased Alexander Isak in previous transfer windows. Isak, who has missed Liverpool's last three matches due to a groin injury, has had a slow start at Anfield, having to play catch-up following his disrupted preseason.

Jamie Carragher raises eyebrows with Alexander Isak transfer claim


While Isak has yet to live up to his hefty price tag at Liverpool, fellow new signing Hugo Ekitike has emerged as one of the standout performers for the Reds this season. Alexander Isak is still waiting for his first Premier League goal for Liverpool (Image: Getty Images) The 23-year-old has started 10 fixtures, though he did lose his place in the starting XI to Isak for Liverpool's Premier League clashes against Chelsea and Manchester United, before regaining his spot in Slot's first team.

Such intense transfer activity has been atypical for Liverpool, a club that has historically favored strengthening its squad with just one or two meticulously chosen additions per window. Causes selection issues with two special #9's at Slot's disposal." Carragher's reply was brief: "My point all summer!" Slot has only paired Isak and Ekitike as a striking duo once this season - during Liverpool's dominant 5-1 triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt last month.