Overview
- Alan Shearer told Betfair that talk of Alexander Isak lacking a pre-season should stop after three months at Liverpool.
- Isak has two goals in 14 appearances since his British-record move from Newcastle, having arrived without match sharpness.
- Shearer pointed to a change in service at Liverpool compared with Newcastle, noting Mohamed Salah does not supply the early balls Isak previously thrived on.
- Arne Slot said Isak took a first-half knock against Inter and added, “Let’s see if he is able to start tomorrow,” for the Brighton match.
- Newcastle’s replacement Nick Woltemade has started strongly with 12 goals and one assist in 20 games, drawing praise from Eddie Howe.