Hugo Ekitike was given the nod despite a few games without a goal or assist, but with Isak now in contention, the Frenchman looks ready for the centre-forward battle. He took his goal fantastically well in Saturday’s 2-1 victory, converting from a Ryan Gravenberch assist with one perfect touch and a tidy finish across Jordan Pickford.

Alexander Isak completed a dramatic £125m deadline day transfer from Newcastle. It represents a British record deal - and expectations will be sky high on a forward who scored 23 Premier League

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone was shown a red card in the closing stages of his side's Champions League clash with Liverpool after clashing with fans.

Giorgi Mamardashvili has already outlined his plan to usurp our No.1 but he will know as well as anyone else that this won’t be an easy feat. Alisson also reflected on his unique connection with Mo Salah, having set up the Egyptian for three goals already during his Anfield career.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has confirmed Alexander Isak will be in the matchday squad for his team's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.

Five of the new players who joined Liverpool in the summer transfer window are likely to play key roles, meaning half the team is changed from last season.