Liverpool news round-up: Alexander Isak spotted in training as Champions League chances rated
Liverpool will return to Premier League action on Sunday when they play Burnley at Turf Moor.
It has been a busy international break for the Reds, with much of the squad performing for their countries in the World Cup qualifiers.
But focus must now turn to Sunday, with Liverpool expected to beat Burnley to make it four wins from four in the Premier League.
Here, Liverpool News rounds up all of the latest news from the last 24 hours.
Cristiano Ronaldo makes Dominik Szoboszlai promise
Dominik Szoboszlai featured for Hungary on Tuesday as they lost 3-2 to Portugal.
The midfielder played well but could not prevent his side falling to a late winner from Joao Cancelo.
Following the match, Szoboszlai was captured talking to Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo, with the latter promising to swap his shirt with the 24-year-old when the countries meet next month.
Argentinian media criticise Alexis Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister was another of Liverpool’s players to feature on Tuesday, with the midfielder appearing for Argentina as they lost to Ecuador.
The Argentinian media was critical of Mac Allister’s performance, giving him a 4 out of 10 rating.
| Alexis Mac Allister | Vs Ecuador |
| Minutes played | 90 |
| Pass accuracy | 88% |
| Passes into final third | 11 |
| Recoveries | 8 |
| Duels won | 7 |
Statistically, however, the 26-year-old appeared to have put in a strong performance, with his teammates more responsible for the loss.
Liverpool touted for Champions League glory
Last season saw Liverpool knocked out in the Champions League round of 16 by eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain, after a penalty shootout at Anfield.
Arne Slot will be hoping his side can get further in the competition this year, and they have been backed to do exactly that.
Opta’s supercomputer has predicted that Liverpool will win the Champions League, with the Reds given a 20.4 per cent chance to lift the heralded trophy.
Alexander Isak takes part in first Liverpool session
When Liverpool agreed a £125million fee for Alexander Isak on transfer deadline day, the end of a summer-long saga was marked.
Excitement surrounding the striker’s debut is now bubbling among Reds fans, and has been throughout the international break.
Isak was spotted taking part in his first Liverpool training session on Wednesday, with the Swede set to be named on the bench against Burnley.
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