Liverpool manager Arne Slot don open up say record signing Alexander Isak fit finally make him debut when di Reds host Atletico Madrid for Anfield on Wednesday night Champions League group opener.
Isak debut talk
Isak no feature for di tight 1-0 win over Burnley last weekend, but Slot don confirm say di Sweden striker dey inside squad for Atletico clash. According to am: “There’s definitely a chance because he’s in the squad. 100% sure he no go play 90 minutes, but e fit start.”
If Isak start, e go likely occupy di number nine role. Dat fit push Hugo Ekitike go wing or even out of di XI if Slot maintain him usual one-striker system. Still, Slot fit test a two-man attack with Isak and Ekitike for 4-4-2 or 4-3-1-2 formation.
Liverpool injury latest
One major absentee na Curtis Jones, wey still dey recover from di knock wey sideline am since di Arsenal game. Slot talk say Jones go return to full team training before di Merseyside derby but e no go ready for Atletico.
Alexis Mac Allister escape serious wahala after Burnley game, but fit dey rested. Jeremie Frimpong return from hamstring injury fit free Szoboszlai to move back into midfield.
What to expect
Liverpool go stick with Slot favourite 4-2-3-1 setup, with Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo and possibly Isak leading di charge. Salah dey close to break Steven Gerrard European goal record for di club, so expect fireworks at Anfield.
Final word: With Isak fit make him long-awaited debut and Salah chasing history, Anfield dey set for another European classic. Atletico no go come easy, but Liverpool get all di energy, form and confidence to carry di night.
