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Three ways Liverpool can line up with Alexander Isak in ‘title-winning’ attack

New £130m striker now part of a lethal attack with Hugo Ekitike, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz

 

Alexander Isak has finally secured his dream move to Liverpool.

After weeks of self-imposed exile, an angry statement from the player, a very short statement from Newcastle, the striker has completed his “long journey” to Anfield.

For Liverpool, it is another British transfer record but spent on who many believe was the best striker in the Premier League last season.

For rival fans, it is considered the final sign that the title race is over, with Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz already through the door, and with Arsenal beaten at the weekend.

Here, Standard Sport looks at how

Isak and Ekitike playing together

Liverpool are the team to beat next season with or without the addition of Isak.

So, the thought of adding him to a frontline that already contains Salah, Wirtz and Ekitike is a fearsome proposition and one that would not necessarily force Arne Slot to pick between his two new strikers.

Ekitike is a versatile and mobile forward. A selfless player who can contribute in different phases of play. His movement, whether dropping deep or pulling wide, can help create space for others, namely Isak.

Isak is a more natural goalscorer than Ekitike, whose 12 assists last season speak to a player who is willing to create opportunities for his team-mates.

There is no reason why the two of them couldn’t play together, with Ekitike pulling defenders out of position to create space for Isak to run into.

Liverpool XI (4-2-2-2): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Ekitike, Isak

With Isak now through the door, Ekitike will have to accept that he is no longer the figurehead of Liverpool’s team, and will have to make do with whatever opportunities he is given.

Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Eikitike, Isak

Isak was far and away the Premier League’s most consistent forward last season, and he will relish the chance to spearhead Liverpool’s ascent for the title.

Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Isak