Alexander Isak faces moment that could define Liverpool stay

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Football though carries on, with big games still to play for Arne Slot's side this season, who now really needs Alexander Isak to rediscover his Newcastle form, and fast. During his time on the pitch, fair to say Isak made little impact.

Alexander Isak's statistics vs PSGStatisticsAlexander IsakMinutes45Touches5Shots on target1Offsides2Attempted passes3Completed passes2Dribbles attempted1Successful dribbles0Possession lost2Defensive contributions0No, that is not a typo, Isak did only touch the ball five times during his 45 minutes of action. Now though, with Ekitiké sidelined and Mohamed Salah departing, the Reds really need Isak to show something of his former self between now and the end of the season.

Well, this key sequence of fixtures starts on Sunday with a first-ever Merseyside derby at Bramley-Moore Dock. Isak never netted either of the two times he visited Goodison, albeit did score against the Toffees at St James' Park in April 2024.Well, frankly, the club-record signing does not look fit right now, but they need that to change and fast, or a derby day defeat could be incoming and Europa League football, or even worse, could be heading to Anfield come September.