Liverpool paid large sums for Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike during the summer transfer window.
There have been speculation that the two players will train a partnership this season. They are extremely talented players with quality to improve most teams in the division, and none of them will want to sit on the bench. It remains to be seen if the manager Arne Slot is ready to use them together to Liverpool this season.
Arne Slot on Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike
Addressing the media before the Everton match, Slot confirmed that Liverpool may have to use them in a 4-4-2 training according to injuries and availability. He also suggested that Ekitike is capable of working as a front left.
Arne Slot on Ekitike and Isak playing together in the front line: “Hugo can also play the left – different from the way Cody [Gakpo] or rio [Ngumoha] Do this – so we have several options, but they have to stay in shape. If some are not in good shape, we may have to use them both in a 4-4-2. It depends on their form and the number of players we have. »»
Isak and Ekitike start together would be a bet
The use of the two players could be a bit of a tactical bet for Liverpool. They have been quite vulnerable defensive this season, and they have already conceded a good number of goals. The deployment of two strikers could leave them even more exposed in the field and in the midfield.
However, the two players are extremely talented, and they could make a huge difference in the last third if they can combine. They could form a deadly partnership and transform Liverpool into an unstoppable attack unit.
It will be interesting to see how the situation is developing in the coming weeks.
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