Alexander Isak looks dejected during Liverpool's loss to Nottingham Forest (Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Ahead of facing Nottingham Forest, Arne Slot admitted his frustration that Alexander Isak had been unable to feature more for Sweden during the November international break following his return from a groin injury. He then conceded that he might have to compromise his Liverpool team selection and select the striker over fitter players in an effort to get his record signing up to speed once and for all at Anfield.

The Reds boss opted to make such a calculated gamble against the East Midlands outfit, but it did not take long to see that it had quickly backfired as Isak found himself looking way off the pace in another ineffectual display.

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