Alexander Isak Becomes 1st Liverpool Player to Set Unwanted Record in 119 Years
- Swedish star Alexander Isak became the first Liverpool player since 1906 to set an unwanted record for the Reds
- The reigning English Premier League champions suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, marking their sixth loss in seven matches
- The former Newcastle hitman registered only 14 touches and took 64 minutes to attempt a shot
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Sweden international Alexander Isak has matched a 119-year-old unwanted record during Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, November 22.
The 26-year-old started as the Reds slipped to their sixth loss in seven matches, condemning them to 11th place after 12 English Premier League matches.
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Brazilian Murillo, Nicolo Savona and Morga Gibbs-White goals ensured that Forest recorded their second straight win at Anfield Stadium, following last season's 1-0 victory against Arne Slot, per Sky Sports.
Liverpool failed to convert most of their chances in the game, after dominating with 75% ball possession, and 20 shots (on and off target).
British record signing Alexander Isak (£125 million) struggled to make any useful impact during the game before he was substituted with over 20 minutes left in the encounter.
The former Real Sociedad forward has managed to score one goal and create one assist in nine appearances since joining the club during the summer from Newcastle United.
The 26-year-old's only goal came in the Carabao Cup third round against Southampton last September.
Isak sets unprecedented record at Anfield
Sweden international Alexander Isak has become the first Liverpool player since Percy Saul in 1906 to lose each of his first four English Premier League starts.
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According to OptaJoe, the former Borussia Dortmund star managed just 14 touches, the fewest of any Liverpool starter, while no other outfield player recorded fewer than 40 touches during his 67th-minute appearances.
The former Newcastle star managed to have one shot in the 64th minute, which ended up as a mishit effort, per GOAL.
Following their poor performance, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk criticised his teammates.
Fans react
@TWEETORACLE said:
"That’s what happen when you force a move like an egomaniac. Recall the high profile case of Coutinho. It never ends well. I hope isak learnt his lessons well this time around cos he ain’t got time left to be described as FLOP."
@GaryH23163 wrote:
"On isak he had freedom to move all over the top of pitch at newcastle with the liverpool system he to static stuck in the middle waiting for the cross that doesn't come imo he's being stifled by slots tactics long may it continue 😉."
@dzeordx added:
"He will come strong.. slot have to find a way to fit him in that team. He looks lost."
@jacobevansj said:
"Rome wasn’t built in a day. Trust the process and be patient. Arne Slot IN."
Reds have now lost eight of their last 11 games and five of their last six in the Premier League.
Arne Slot reacts to defeat vs Nottingham Forest
Legit.ng earlier reported that Liverpool coach Arne Slot insists that his players failed to create chances during the match against Nottingham Forest.
The Dutch manager said the coaches are always blamed whenever the results are not favourable.
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