Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz show Andoni Irola what he really has at Liverpool
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Liverpool's new manager Andoni Iraola will have been closely watching the impressive performances of the club's two most expensive signings ever at the World CupAndoni Iraola's emotions must resemble clothes in a washing machine.Because watching the opening week of the World Cup will have made his stomach churn from a combination of excitement and exasperation.Was the Florian Wirtz who cruised through Germany's opening game with class and distinction, the same midfielder he has inherited at Liverpool?And who is this lethal forward Sweden have in their ranks, in the shape of Alexander Isak?Because Isak's performance in Sweden's demolition of Tunisia will have been a new experience for the supporters of the club Iraola has just taken charge of.If Iraola is using the tournament as a fact-finding mission - then he's learning new things all the time.Potential answers to some of the most problematic questions he will have to be solved, now he has chosen to accept one of the most demanding managerial roles in club football.The intelligence is coming at him from all angles. He likes drifting in from the left to find pockets of space and inflict danger on defences.He sees runs and opportunities.
He looked quick, fit, fresh and back to the forward he is capable of being.Iraola will want this to continue. He would never admit it, but the Spaniard will hope Isak uses the biggest stage of all to find himself again, before taking that feeling back to Anfield.Forwards need one kind of fuel.
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