Thomas Frank identifies Liverpool's 'beast' and makes Alexander Isak prediction

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Liverpool takes on Tottenham in the Premier League at the weekend; Thomas Frank has spoken about Alexander Isak's tough start and heaped praise on a "beast" in Arne Slot's midfieldThomas Frank has been full of praise for Liverpool(Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images)Liverpool has not had an especially enjoyable season so far, but Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has spoken in glowing terms about the upcoming opponent, picking out a handful of players for special praise.It has been a dose of reality for Arne Slot, who has had to deal with questions about his future just months after winning the Premier League title. No doubt that's partly because Spurs are enduring even bigger issues of their own, but the Danish coach also has huge respect for his upcoming opponent."I think Liverpool is an excellent team," Frank told a press conference.

He will come [good]."The Spurs manager believes it is only a matter of time before Alexander Isak finds his best form at Liverpool (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Liverpool can only hope that Frank is right when it comes to his Isak prediction.There's no particular reason to think differently, given what the Swede delivered in the Premier League last season, but the price tag has applied immense pressure for him to deliver a return on investment sooner rather than later.Against Spurs, however, it is Ekitike whose inclusion from the start is more guaranteed. Unfazed by the competition from Isak, he has forced his way into the number nine berth with his clinical finishing and excellent work rate.You could certainly make the case that Ekitike has been Liverpool's standout performer this season.

But sure enough, he appears to have made a speedy recovery, and that's a huge boost for Liverpool.Because the midfield, such an asset last season, has grown increasingly reliant on Szoboszlai to function. But for one team, there's a chance to make this game a really positive turning point in the season — if the likes of Isak, Wirtz, and Szoboszlai can live up to Frank's words, then Liverpool will have a very good chance.