Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show Isak scores & Wirtz shines as post-Salah era begins?
Dec 1, 2025
Andy Jones, a football journalist known for his tactical insights on Liverpool, joins seasoned writer Simon Hughes to discuss Liverpool's crucial win against West Ham. They celebrate Alexander Isak's first Premier League goal and evaluate Arne Slot's job security in light of this victory. The duo also scrutinizes West Ham's tactical failures and discusses the implications of Mohamed Salah being benched, questioning if this marks the beginning of a post-Salah era. They preview a challenging upcoming match against Sunderland, citing squad selection concerns.
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Isak's Finish Suggests He Can Lead
- Alexander Isak's first Premier League goal showed a classy finish and suggested he can lead Liverpool's line effectively.
- Simon Hughes and Andy Jones saw the goal as a turning point that hints Isak could justify his transfer fee.
Wirtz Central To Liverpool's Build-Up
- Florian Wirtz (Vietz) dominated the first half and looked most at home in Liverpool's system.
- Andy Jones emphasised Wirtz's close support play as key to unlocking Liverpool up the pitch.
Gomez's Return Brought Defensive Calm
- Joe Gomez delivered a composed, all-round performance after long injury troubles and helped stabilise the right side.
- Simon Hughes argued Gomez needs regular games to find rhythm but offers both defensive solidity and ball play when fit.