How Liverpool Could Line Up with Both Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak as Reds Eye Stunning Attacking Reinforcement

Liverpool could be preparing for a serious shake-up in their forward line, as reports grow stronger linking them to Newcastle star Alexander Isak, even after securing a deal for Hugo Ekitike. With both young, high-potential strikers possibly arriving at Anfield, manager Arne Slot could be facing a tactical dilemma albeit one any coach would welcome.

The pursuit of Isak, one of the Premier League’s most sought-after forwards, is gathering pace. With Newcastle reportedly open to a sale and Liverpool being handed a clear run at his signature, the Reds are pushing hard to capitalize. Meanwhile, Ekitike has already joined the squad, bringing flair, pace, and a high ceiling for development.

But with two dynamic forwards potentially vying for starting roles both most comfortable through the middle Slot will have to make strategic decisions on how to balance the front line.

Possible Line-Up with Ekitike and Isak:

4-2-3-1 Formation:

GK: Alisson

DEF: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson

MID: Mac Allister, Szoboszlai

ATT MID: Luis Díaz (LW), Cody Gakpo (CAM), Mohamed Salah (RW)

ST: Alexander Isak

In this setup, Isak leads the line, while Ekitike becomes a flexible option off the bench or rotates into the No. 10 or wide roles especially in congested fixture periods.

Alternative 4-4-2 Setup:

ST: Isak & Ekitike

MID: Salah, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Díaz

This system could see both strikers play centrally, with Salah and Díaz operating as wide midfielders, adding pace and width while maintaining attacking firepower.

Tactical Flexibility:
Slot could use Ekitike as a second striker or even train him for a wide attacking role, allowing him to cut in, while Isak remains the focal point. Alternatively, he may rotate the two depending on the opposition, form, and competition.

With Liverpool chasing major silverware and reshaping their attack, the idea of deploying both Ekitike and Isak opens up exciting possibilities but it will take clever management to keep all their attacking stars happy and firing.

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