Liverpool told Alexander Isak 'doesn't deserve' to start ahead of back-up

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballAlexander IsakAlexander Isak started for Liverpool against Manchester United on Sunday but the Swedish international striker is still waiting to open his Premier League account for the RedsLiverpool's record signing Alexander Isak hasn't done enough to justify starting for the Reds ahead of Hugo Ekitike, according to former England star Wayne Rooney. Rooney has suggested he still hasn't got up to speed, in part due to that lack of preparation ahead of the new season."I wouldn't play Isak, he hasn't looked ready since coming from Newcastle," Rooney said on The Wayne Rooney Show.

While Newcastle were training he was probably sat at home on the phone to his agent for six hours a day trying to get a move."It's so difficult when you don't have a pre-season. On performances, he doesn't deserve to be playing ahead of Ekitike."READ MORE: Gary Lineker responds to Wayne Rooney's Alexander Isak theory as Liverpool stunnedREAD MORE: Jurgen Klopp hints at shock Liverpool return in bombshell interview: 'It's possible'Liverpool sat top of the Premier League table after five wins from five, but are now four points adrift of league leaders Arsenal.

If you lose four times in a row you have to have concerns, but we know if we keep bringing these types of performances then we will have a fair chance of winning more football games," Slot told Match of the Day after the latest defeat. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.