Liverpool have finally done the unthinkable as Alexander Isak has finally joined Liverpool and will pair up with Hugo Ekitike. With the start of this summer transfer window, Liverpool began to pull the strings instantly. The club signed some world-class talents. But the club’s main target was to bring in a lethal forward who will score regularly. According to this strategy, the Reds got the services of French talent Hugo Ekitike under the noses of some clubs. Just when everyone assumed that Liverpool won’t sign any new striker, the club gave the biggest surprise to the Liverpool supporters on the deadline day of this transfer window. Liverpool announced the official transfer of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.
Hugo Ekitike Can be the Savior of Liverpool
When Hugo Ekitike joined Liverpool, most of the fans were so sure of his success at the club. And, the fans are indeed correct with their opinions. Hugo Ekitike has already made his impact for Liverpool. The agile attacker has already opened his account in the EPL. Ekitike is somewhat filling the role of Sadio Mane right now. The constant in behind runs and powerful strikes have reminded the fans of Sadio Mane when he used to do the same things for the club. But there occurred a point when Ekitike’s possibility of signing for the Reds were getting lower. Newcastle United were getting closer but Ekitike himself decided to join Liverpool. The Frenchman has impressed head coach Arne Slot with his quality and until now Liverpool haven’t started a game without fielding Ekitike from the first minute.
Alexander Isak Era has Begun at Liverpool
Isak’s transfer negotiations from Newcastle to Liverpool have probably gone for months now. It was just the previous season when Isak’s brilliant performance gave Newcastle United their first silverware after 70 long years. Well, Newcastle defeated Liverpool in that Carabao Cup final. Isak became the face of Newcastle and Liverpool fans were absolutely furious over his celebration on that day. After scoring a stunning goal, Isak ran down to the corner flag and pointed a baffled Van Dijk out. Just how fast things change in football! Alexander Isak literally revolted against the Newcastle board and made himself out from the project only to make the club accept Liverpool’s offer. In the meantime, Manchester United had dramatically hijacked the transfer of Benjamin Sesko at the last moment. So, the Magpies were reluctant in selling their star player without buying a decent replacement. But the club has been failing to find one. Just like Ekitike’s case, Liverpool fans were losing hopes for the transfer. But the club never actually backed off. Dramatically, in the last day of this eventful transfer window, Liverpool announced the transfer of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. Fans have gone wild with this huge news and they can’t wait to see both Ekitike and Isak pairing up at the same time.
Has Isak Made It Difficult for Hugo Ekitike at Liverpool?
While supporters are eagerly waiting for these two dynamic duos to operate together, Liverpool management might just has a different viewpoint on this issue. Liverpool have a clear intention of making Isak the starter at Liverpool. Former Manchester City footballer Joleon Lescott also has shared his take on this matter. According to him, at this point, Alexander Isak is going to bench Hugo Ekitike for sure. But Liverpool manager Slot needs to sort it out quickly. Jurgen Klopp successfully created the iconic trio of Mane- Firmino and Salah. This time, Liverpool have built a far better squad. It is totally up to the coach and the players. But it will be demoralising for an exciting player like Ekitike if he has to become a standby for the club. If everything goes strategically, the duo of Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak will take Liverpool to the next level.
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