Overview
- Alexander Isak, who strained his groin in training, was left out of Liverpool’s 3-2 loss at Manchester United on Sunday.
- Manager Arne Slot said the injury is not season-ending and that Isak is expected back very soon.
- With Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike also sidelined, Liverpool named a bench that included at least six under-21 players.
- Slot said missing players were no excuse for the defeat and argued his team still had enough to win the game.
- Liverpool’s attack produced low-quality chances, with 11 non-goal shots worth only 0.38 expected goals, highlighting thin options up front.