Liverpool star given brutal 'non-existant' label during Nottingham Forest loss

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Alexander Isak has been labelled "non-existent" during Liverpool's disappointing loss to Nottingham Forest in Premier League action on Saturday afternoon. On Sky Sports, he commented, "[Isak was] non-existent in this game.

His playing time has been limited due to fitness issues and injury, but Slot has clarified why he is being selected over other players. "Alex, it will still take a bit of time but he will end up being the player he was at Newcastle if we get him fit, or how he was at Sociedad or all the other clubs he was at," Slot explained to reporters.

"He just needs to become fit. "This morning, I had a conversation with the performance staff: 'What is the best way for him – not for Liverpool – to get him as fast as we can to that 100%?'.