Arne Slot has had a nightmare with Alexander Isak call for Liverpool vs Everton
Liverpool host Everton in a crucial Merseyside derby clash on Saturday.
Liverpool have relied on late winners in all of their Premier League matches so far, but they still have a 100 per cent record.
The Reds secured another late win against Atletico Madrid, with Virgil van Dijk heading home in the 92nd minute.
Liverpool are expected to beat Everton, but David Moyes is keen to secure his first victory at Anfield in his managerial career.
Arne Slot makes Alexander Isak decision for Liverpool vs Everton
Alexander Isak has dominated the narrative for Liverpool ahead of the derby clash on 20 September.
Slot has decided to give the Swedish striker a start from the bench in the contest, with Hugo Ekitike given the nod over him.
The Dutchman has made three other changes, with Conor Bradley, Milos Kerkez and Alexis Mac Allister replacing Jeremie Frimpong, Andy Robertson and Florian Wirtz.
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Alexander Isak could hamper Liverpool in Everton clash
Isak being the on the bench is a risky call, given that he proved that he was fitter than Slot expected in the Atletico clash.
Ekitike has three goals in his first six matches for the Reds, but he has blanked in his last three after an electric start to his career on Merseyside.
Isak was solid on his debut, getting involved regularly, despite the fact that he could not register a goal or an assist in the dramatic victory.
- Isak made his Anfield debut against Atletico, lasting 57 minutes
- He did not get on the scoresheet, but he was a handful at times
- He had four touches in the opposition box and recorded two shots, with one on target
If the Reds cannot secure victory against Moyes’ side, then the decision not to start Isak will come back to haunt Slot, and he will regret not giving the £125million man the nod from the get-go.
Isak needs as much game time as possible so he can get back to full match fitness after missing pre-season and the first three matches of the campaign as he tried to force his move to the L4 outfit.
It makes sense to give him a late cameo, running at tired legs in the closing stages of the contest, but it could prove to be the wrong call if Ekitike cannot perform on this occasion.
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