Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes that manager Arne Slot should stick with in-form Hugo Ekitike over Alexander Isak.

Alexander Isak start to life at Liverpool has been far from smooth, and Arne Slot has shared a disappointing injury update ahead of their Premier League fixture against Aston Villa. There were high hopes when Isak arrived to spearhead the Reds' attack after his British-record move from Newcastle United,

Arne Slot will make a late decision on whether Ryan Gravenberch can start against Aston Villa but Liverpool record signing Alexander Isak and midfielder Curtis Jones are expected to miss the Saturday night clash at Anfield.

European nights at Anfield thrive on intensity. Losing Alisson Becker, Liverpool’s last line and often their first builder of play, jars the game plan in subtle ways. His aura matters as much as his shot stopping, particularly against Real Madrid, a club well versed in punishing even fractional weakness.

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak may need to undergo surgery to fully overcome a persistent groin injury, and Newcastle United won't be care one bit after his controversial exit.