Liverpool great Ian Rush believes it's only a matter of time before Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike start games together.

The pair arrived at Anfield in the summer, with Isak costing the Reds an eye-watering £125million to prise him away from Newcastle. Arne Slot told how to fix major Liverpool issue and bring back star who has shined in international break

However, Isak's switch came after he had gone on strike at St James' Park, meaning he missed their entire pre-season and all the fitness that comes with it.

As a result, Isak joined Liverpool physically undercooked and has slowly been working his way to full match fitness.

With Isak short of a gallop, Ekitike - who joined earlier in the summer and was involved in the Reds' pre-season preparations - took full advantage and

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