Joe Cole names Liverpool star to 'outshine Alexander Isak' in 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Arne Slot's expensive new signings at continue to remain in sharp focus.

Liverpool lost at home to Man Utd as the poor run of form from Arne Slot's side continued. This is what we spotted as Harry Maguire headed home what proved to be the winner.

Liverpool are using a new tool which helps them make decisions in regards to substitutions - with Alexander Isak already impacted by it. Isak signed from Newcastle in a British-record £125 million transfer on transfer deadline day in a deal which sent shockwaves throughout the rest of the league.

Liverpool signed Alexander Isak for a British record £125m on deadline day. Isak had made it clear all summer long that he wished to depart Newcastle - playing no part in the Geordies’ preseason

Slot has been at pains to gradually ease Isak into the fold at Liverpool. The 26-year-old is yet to play more than 45 minutes in consecutive appearances for the Reds, amassing one goal against Championship side Southampton from his six outings for the club.

Isak's competition for the No. 9 spot, Hugo Ekitike, also scored on Tuesday, but you won't believe what he did after

Liverpool’s Premier League rivals have been warned, by Danny Murphy in an exclusive interview with GOAL, that it is “just a matter of time” before Alexander Isak hits top form. The Sweden international striker became the most expensive player in British football when completing a £125 million ($168m) transfer to Anfield,

Ruben Amorim's side secured their first league win at Anfield since January 2016 as the champions suffered a fourth loss in a row

Alexander Isak’s struggles in front of goal continue, as the Liverpool striker failed to score for Sweden against Kosovo on Monday.