Managing Liverpool: Alexander Isak replacement found along with Florian Wirtz solution

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Liverpool will have to cope without Alexander Isak following the striker's injury. 12:00, Mon, Dec 22, 2025 Updated: 12:00, Mon, Dec 22, 2025 Liverpool will have to cope without Alexander Isak following the striker's injury (Image: 2025 Visionhaus)Liverpool were dealt a significant blow during their 2-1 win over Tottenham at the weekend as Alexander Isak sustained an injury.

With Mohamed Salah currently representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, Liverpool's attacking options are significantly depleted. The Bournemouth forward has been consistently linked with the Reds and has had an impressive season so far.With both Isak and Cody Gakpo sidelined through injury, and Mohamed Salah in international duty, Slot may need to bolster his attacking line-up.

Failure to do so could leave Liverpool vulnerable should they suffer further injuries.Despite Semenyo operating from the left flank while Salah favours the right, the attacker's knack for finding the net and setting up team-mates means he could eventually fill the Egyptian's boots in the long run.However, Liverpool face stiff competition from Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham for the £65m-man's services.The Ghanaian has previously expressed his desire to operate through the middle as he told AwayDays: "I'm destined to be a No. Andoni [Iraola], gaffer, play me as a nine - that's all I'm gonna say."This versatility could see him deputise for Isak when Hugo Ekitike requires a breather or tactical rotation.Liverpool target Antoine Semenyo has starred in the Premier League this season (Image: Getty)Secure Marc GuehiLiverpool must tie down Marc Guehi's signature without delay.The Crystal Palace centre-back nearly joined Slot's revolution on transfer deadline day during the summer window, but the move ultimately collapsed at the final hurdle.With Manchester City and Bayern Munich among those circling for Guehi's signature, the Reds must act swiftly to land the former Swansea City defender.His consistently impressive performances this campaign suggest a £30m bid might tempt Palace into parting with their prized asset, who is out of contract next summer.Otherwise, they risk repeating the 2020/2021 scenario, where Nat Phillips and Rhys Williams formed the centre-back partnership due to the absence of several senior defenders.Play Wirtz in his actual positionFlorian Wirtz was recruited as one of Europe's most promising central attacking midfielders, yet Slot seems determined to start him on the left.It would be fascinating to see what a £116m prodigy can achieve when utilised in his most effective role at No.