Arne Slot comments on Alexander Isak and Huga Ekitike starting together

Liverpool paid large sums of money to Alexander Issak and Hugo Eektetek during the summer transfer window.

There was speculation that the players would be a partnership this season. They are very talented players with quality to improve most of the teams in the section, and None of them will want to sit on the bench. It remains to see whether the manager Arne Slot is ready to use it together in Liverpool this season.

Arne Slot on Alexander ISak and Huga Ekitike

Speaking to the media before the Everton match, the opening confirmed that Liverpool may have to use it in the formation of 4-4-2 depending on injuries and availability. It has also suggested that Ekitike is able to work as a left front.

Arne Slot On Ekitike and ISak play together in the front line: “Hugo can also play from the left-differs from how Cody (GAKPO) or Rio (Ngumoha) can do so-so we have multiple options, but we have to stay fit. If some are not fit, we may have to use it at 4-4-2. This depends on their shape and the number of players available.”

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Isak and Ekitike, starting from us will be a gambling

Using players together can be some of the Liverpool tactical gambling. They were at risk of defensive this season, and they have already recognized a good number of goals. The deployment of two attackers can leave them more exposed and in the midfield.

However, players are very talented, and they can make a major change in the last third if they can combine well. It can form a deadly partnership and convert Liverpool into an uncomfortable attack.

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops during the next few weeks.

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