Alexander Isak in the Liverpool team for the confrontation of Atletico but “will not play 90”
Alexander Isak is part of the Liverpool team for his champions League opening match with Atletico Madrid.
The Swedish international, who joined Liverpool in a British record move of 125 million pounds Sterling from Newcastle United on the day of the deadline, has not yet made his debut for the Reds and has not been included in the team for last Sunday against Burnley.
Isak played for Sweden during the international break during a 2-0 shock defeat against Kosovo during the World Cup qualifications, but the absence of pre-season after refusing to train or play for Newcastle to force his transfer to Liverpool meant that his bow is delayed.
But Isak could appear in Anfield against Atletico on Wednesday, although manager Arne Slot clearly indicated that he would not play the full game.
Isak online for the beginnings
When asked if Isak will play, Slot declared a pre-match press conference: “”Certainly a chance because he is in the team and the chance to play, I would generally say at 99.9%, but I can say 100% that he will not play 90 minutes but he is part of the team.
“It is already a match of the Champions League to hope, but if people are looking forward to its playing time, it could mean that it could also happen tomorrow.”
“The only thing we are sure is that it won’t play 90.”
No worries about Wirtz
Liverpool worked the weekend with Isak not in the team, the title champions of the Premier League requiring a 95th minute penalty from Mohamed Salah to beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor.
There was an excellent meticulous examination on the first form of Florian Wirtz, who joined Liverpool in a movement of 100 million pounds sterling in Bayer Leverkusen.
Wirtz has not yet marked or produced a decisive pass for Liverpool in four championship games, although Slot attributes this record to the caliber of the opposition with which they were confronted.
“I put this in Bournemouth, Newcastle, Arsenal and a team that we faced this weekend which only conceded 14 goals last season [in the Championship]”Said the location.
“Everyone is very focused on we winning the matches. But that, once again, has a lot to do with the teams that we have also faced.
“Of course, it has a little to do with the way we are in good shape, that we can always continue and make a difference in the last part of the game.
“But if you may face teams that are not as strong, you can win the game earlier, so that may tell you how difficult our calendar was in the first games.
“And then people will say:” What are you talking about? ” You also played in Burnley “, but last season, this team only conceded 14 goals all season.”
Liverpool may find it difficult to break down a team from Atletico renowned for their determination and their work rate in defense, with well aware locations that his team will have to improve if they have to claim the three points to start their league phase campaign.
“When I was in Feyenoord in Eredivisie, we knew that when you went from a Sunday to a Wednesday, you had to take two steps unless you played Ajax or PSV on weekends,” added Slot.
“But in the Premier League, it’s the same quality or a little step, so once again, very difficult because Atletico Madrid has succeeded so well at La Liga. So many years with Diego Simeone and even able to win the League twice when facing Real Madrid and Barcelona.
“Another team that is difficult to play because of its mentality, team performance and quality.”
