Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast Isak, Ekitike and Wirtz dilemmas as Reds return vs Nottingham Forest | Liverpool.com
Nov 18, 2025
The panel delves into Liverpool's striking options, debating the roles of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. With a challenging match against Nottingham Forest on the horizon, they dissect the impact of the new manager on Forest's tactics. Arne Slot's tactical reassessment is crucial as well. The conversation shifts to Ibrahima Konaté's potential contract resolution and Liverpool's defensive needs, raising questions about both immediate and long-term strategies in the squad. Meanwhile, the trio considers how to balance skillsets like those of Florian Wirtz and Gakpo.
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International Break As Tactical Reset
- Arne Slot used the international break to reassess Liverpool's setup and personnel choices.
- The next stretch of fixtures is crucial to set momentum for a congested season without breaks.
Isak Is The Long-Term No.9
- Alexander Isak must eventually become Liverpool's primary number nine due to his transfer price and profile.
- In the short term Hugo Ekitike's form likely keeps him starting while Isak builds match fitness.
Bring Isak In Gradually
- Use Ekitike as the immediate starter and ease Isak in via substitute minutes to regain match sharpness.
- Consider using Isak for longer minutes against less intense opponents like PSV first.