Alexander Isak’s record vs Chelsea speaks for itself, Liverpool will be thrilled
Liverpool boss Arne Slot can depend on Alexander Isak when the Reds face Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.
Ekitike was chosen to lead the line on Tuesday, 30 September, when Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Galatasaray in the Champions League.
Contrastingly, Isak started upfront when the Reds faced Crystal Palace in their last Premier League game, although they lost by the same scoreline.
Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is yet to hit form since joining Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in the January transfer window.
Liverpool summer signing Alexander Isak loves scoring vs Chelsea
Isak scored his first Liverpool goal in last month’s 2-1 win over Southampton in the Carabao Cup, but he is yet to score for Slot’s men in the Premier League.
However, the Merseyside club should not hesitate to start the 26-year-old against Chelsea, as he performed well against the Stamford Bridge club throughout his time with former side Newcastle United.
In six previous appearances against Enzo Maresca’s men, Isak has scored four goals, with two in his last two encounters with the West Londoners.
If the Sweden international scores against Chelsea once again, Ekitike could struggle to get back into Slot’s starting 11.
Arne Slot must avoid a further slip-up against Chelsea
Liverpool were beaten by Crystal Palace last time out in the top flight, leaving them just two points ahead of title rivals Arsenal, despite winning each of their first five Premier League games.
| Alexander Isak against Chelsea | Stats |
| Appearances | 6 |
| Goals | 4 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Won | 3 |
| Drawn | 1 |
| Lost | 2 |
If the Gunners defeat West Ham United on 4 October, before Liverpool’s game with Chelsea kicks off, the North Londoners will claim top spot at least temporarily.
Therefore, to ensure that they continue leading the way in the Premier League, Slot’s side will likely have to beat Maresca’s men.
The West London outfit lost to Manchester United and Brighton in their last two top-flight games, but they will be buoyed by their 1-0 triumph over Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League.
In their last trip to Stamford Bridge, Liverpool were beaten 3-1 in May, although they had already lifted the Premier League title, thanks to their 5-1 victory over Tottenham in April.
Isak’s record could be enough to inspire the Reds to a victory over Maresca’s side.