Arne Slot explains why Isak was substituted at half-time after latest setback
Source: Daily Star
Published 7 hours ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has explained that Alexander Isak was substituted due to a groin problem.
The Swedish striker was withdrawn at half-time and replaced by Federico Chiesa as the Reds thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1. It marked yet another disappointing outing for Isak, who remained largely anonymous throughout the first half of Liverpool's triumph.
The ex-Newcastle ace struggled to pose any danger as Slot witnessed five of his players find the back of the net. Isak's strike partner Hugo Ekitike netted the opener, maintaining his promising form in Liverpool red.
Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate both scored headers, whilst Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai also found the target to end Liverpool's barren spell.
Isak has managed just one goal since completing his British record move to Anfield and is yet to show his true capabilities following a disrupted pre-season campaign. The striker has only scored against Southampton in the Carabao Cup and has drawn a blank in both the Champions League and Premier League.