Arne Slot hails Alexander Isak as ‘top level’ and backs him to transform Liverpool attack | OneFootball

Arne Slot has said Alexander Isak is a 'top level' talent and has backed the forward to transform the Liverpool attack.

Isak has endured a difficult debut season at Liverpool, with a lack of pre-season and serious injury impacted his first campaign at Anfield.

The Swedish striker has scored just four goals in 21 games across all competitions, but was on target during last weekend's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace.

The goal was Isak's first since returning from a four-month lay-off and Slot is delighted to havethe record signing back and available.

Speaking ahead of this weekend'sPremier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Slot has backed Isak to be a difference-maker for Liverpool when up to full fitness.

He said the summer recruit can help a Liverpool team who have struggled 'converting chances to goals' this season.

"Having Alex [Alexander Isak] more available helps. He is top level," he told the media at his pre-match press conference on Friday.

"In general, having more players available will help with consistency. At the moment, not playing three times in seven days also helps.

"Converting chances to goals is something we have not done well this whole season. One of the players that we thought could [Isak] has hardly been available.

"Last week you saw with a chance, which wasn't the biggest we've had this season, he finished it really well Alex.

"Scoring a goal is vital for setting you up in the right way. Happy to have Alex back. It is unfortunate we don't have Mo, who has been a great goalscorer over the years, on Sunday.

"Alex and some other players have not scored the amount of goals I think they are capable of, or have done in previous years.

"That will go back to normal at some point. The sooner, the better."