Liverpool latest: Alan Shearer's subtle Alexander Isak dig says it all as striker doubt raised

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Injury update and FPL deadline change explainedShearer's subtle Isak digAlan Shearer has indirectly criticised Alexander Isak by stating that Hugo Ekitike should be Liverpool's first-choice striker over the Swede. Isak, in contrast, has been disappointing, netting just once in eight outings while the team’s form has arguably declined since his integration into the squad.Shearer pulled no punches, telling Slot that he must return Ekitike to a starting berth.

He told Betfair: "I think that Hugo Ekitike has already done enough to become Liverpool's number one striker for me, forget the price tags and everything else."He came in before anyone and obviously had scored the goals and looked really good in that position. But then, the way he took his goal and the way he finished it to get himself into that position - he's got every right to think he should be starting on a regular basis."Isak doubt raisedDespite the criticism, Isak came close to finding the net against Eintracht in Liverpool’s midweek Champions League game.

Speaking to TNT Sports after the match, Slot said: "Alexander had to go off at half-time because he felt his groin a little bit. Let's hope for the best but it is not an easy balance to find when a player has been out for so long."The length of time the Swedish international will be sidelined remains in doubt, with Slot stating on Friday that his situation is "not too bad" and that he is a "question mark for the weekend".