Liverpool news: Alexander Isak fears grow as Jamie Carragher says 'I told you so'

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They will, however, take on a Madrid side who've won their last six games across all competitions.The Anfield crowd will no doubt have added motivation to have the stadium rocking due to Alexander-Arnold making his first appearance against his former team since leaving for Spain this past summer.With the Englishman's return set to add to an already spicy rivalry between the two clubs, Mirror Football delves into the latest news from the reigning Premier League champions, including fears surrounding Alexander Isak, Jamie Carragher's opinion on two of the club's summer signings, and Virgil van Dijk's verdict on Alexander-Arnold's return.READ MORE: Hugo Ekitike risks Liverpool wrath by naming his favourite Premier League goalREAD MORE: Gary Lineker debunks £116m Liverpool worry with five-word Florian Wirtz verdictIsak fears continueIt hasn't been an ideal start to Alexander Isak's Anfield career following his British record £125million transfer from Newcastle United. Learn morePrime Video is broadcasting one UEFA Champions League fixture every gameweek free for Amazon Prime members or those signing up for a 30-day free trial.Speaking prior to his side's win against Aston Villa, the Dutchman said: "Let me use Alex as an example, he had to do his pre-season inside the season and people can then argue, 'Why do you play him?' But if I don't play him, I don't have him available and we need to have him available, because otherwise I have to play Hugo every single game."And I was just with Owen Hargreaves when he made the comparison between the two of them and he showed that one played 34 games last season, the other one 34 – and we play 60 over here.

So, that's why I need to get Alex as soon as I can into playing as many games as he can."Carragher's opinion on Isak and EkitikePrior to the Swede's signing, which came over a month after the Frenchman's arrival, Carragher had made clear that he wouldn't spend £125m on Isak given they already had Ekitike at their disposal. Causes selection issues with two special #9's at Slot's disposal..."The Reds legend responded to the post, writing: "My point all summer!" While Isak has struggled in the eight games he's played for the club, Ekitike has flourished with six goals in 14 appearances, while his link-up play and versatility has seen him subject to plaudits.Van Dijk's Alexander-Arnold messageWith Alexander-Arnold returning to Anfield for the first time since leaving the Reds for Madrid this past summer, much has been made of his possible inclusion in Tuesday's clash.

I think he's been outstanding in his time in Liverpool and that's the only thing I can say. We have been very successful, but now he's an opponent on Tuesday.