Episode Details

Alexander Isak is scoring goals for Liverpool — so why do the underlying numbers suggest there is still a major problem with the attack?

The Under Pressure team dive into Liverpool's passing networks, chance creation and attacking structure to examine a fascinating contradiction. Isak's individual output looks healthy, with four goals and strong xG numbers, yet Liverpool are struggling to involve their No.9 consistently in build-up and aren't creating enough high-quality chances as a team.

Hamzah takes a deeper look at the decline in Liverpool's open-play attacking numbers and explains how changes in pressing, opposition tactics and Liverpool's own lack of attacking connections are affecting chance creation.

Is Isak actually part of the problem, or is the striker doing exactly what Liverpool bought him to do while the system around him struggles? The panel also assesses Florian Wirtz and Barcola as Iraola attempts to make Liverpool's expensive new attack click.

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