Summary
Wayne Rooney commented that Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record fee, is not performing well enough to start over Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool has lost four games in a row for the first time since 2014, and key players like Mohamed Salah are not performing as expected.
Key Facts
- Alexander Isak joined Liverpool from Newcastle for £125 million.
- Isak has scored one goal in seven games for Liverpool in all competitions.
- Hugo Ekitike, another forward, has scored four goals for Liverpool this season, three of which are in league games.
- Liverpool has lost four consecutive matches for the first time since November 2014.
- Mohamed Salah has scored two Premier League goals this season, a decline from last season.
- Liverpool's manager, Arne Slot, has experienced four consecutive losses for the first time in his career.
- Manchester United won against Liverpool at Anfield for the first time since 2016.
