Aadam Patel of the BBC reports that Alexander Isak \u201creally struggled\u201d to influence the game during Liverpool\u2019s Champions League clash away to Inter Milan.
\nThe Swedish forward once again failed to find the net during the Reds\u2019 latest outing at the San Siro.<\/p>\n
Liverpool thought they had taken the lead in the first half through Ibrahima Konate, but his header was ruled out after VAR spotted a handball in the buildup.<\/p>\n
Alexander Isak disappoints against Inter Milan<\/p>\n
Early signs suggested that Liverpool\u2019s altered setup might benefit Isak, with the ex-Newcastle striker seeing more of the ball than usual. However, the improvement was short-lived.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe concern for Liverpool is that Alexander Isak has really found the physicality and intensity of tonight\u2019s match difficult,\u201d Patel wrote for BBC Sport.
\n\u201cHe\u2019s the kind of forward who only needs one clear opportunity, which explains why he stayed on the pitch for so long, but he just hasn\u2019t been able to retain possession.\u201d<\/p>\n
With his influence minimal, Arne Slot eventually withdrew his summer acquisition in the 68th minute, leaving the field after a largely ineffective display.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old finished with just a single shot, none of which tested the goalkeeper.<\/p>\n
Alexander Isak\u2019s numbers vs Inter Milan<\/p>\n
1 shot<\/p>\n
0 on target<\/p>\n
25 touches<\/p>\n
Possession lost 8 times<\/p>\n
Won 2 of 6 ground duels<\/p>\n
Won 1 of 1 aerial duels
\nStats via Sofascore<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t the first time Isak has struggled in competitive action for Liverpool, having already been criticised for a similarly subdued showing against Sunderland in the Premier League.<\/p>\n
Sofascore awarded him a 6.5\/10 for his display in Italy, though his performance arguably merited something closer to a 4\/10.<\/p>\n
Isak still searching for his rhythm at Liverpool<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s \u00a3125m signing from Newcastle has yet to fully settle at Anfield.
\nThere have been glimpses\u2014such as his instinctive first-time strike against West Ham in the Premier League, a finish that evoked memories of Robbie Fowler\u2014but consistency remains absent.<\/p>\n
As Arne Slot noted back in September, Isak was recruited with the long term in mind, effectively as a six-year project.<\/p>\n
Liverpool supporters will be hoping it doesn\u2019t take too long before the forward who shone so brightly in the North East begins to emerge on Merseyside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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