Virgil van Dijk buzzing to see ‘complete striker’ Isak in action for Liverpool | OneFootball

Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has hailed new team-mate Alexander Isak as the “complete striker” ahead of his possible debut for the club.

Isak signed for Liverpool from Newcastle on the final day of the transfer window but was not involved in the win over Burnley on Sunday owing to a lack of game time this season.

But he could make his debut when the Reds host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday – and van Dijk says he is very excited about seeing Isak play for his side.

“He’s a clinical finisher,” van Dijk said.

“If you look at his finishing skills – heading, left foot, top corners, he’s the complete striker at the moment.

“You can say the same for Hugo. They’re a little bit different but not so much, they’re very comfortable on the ball with link-up play, they have pace and that’s what’s being asked of for the modern day striker. Both are a handful and that’s obviously good that they’re on my side now.

“(I’ve had a) very good impression, he’s very eager. Obviously the quality he’s been showing already since the first session.

“Only positives and off the pitch as well, we’re having conversations. I spoke to him during the international break once everything was sorted.

“It’s now about getting him as fit as possible and to understand each one of us as quickly as possible. How we train, how we press, our set pieces so it’s been a good week for him and let’s see tomorrow.”