"There's one thing all Liverpool fans likely have on their minds heading into Sunday's match against the Clarets: will Alexander Isak get into the Starting XI? The Swedish international finally saw competitive action for the first time this season after refusing to appear for Newcastle United, coming on in the 72nd minute against Kosovo this past Monday to mark his long-awaited debut in the 2025-26 campaign."
"Granted, a World Cup qualifier doesn't match the quality or intensity of a Premier League fixture, but it was still encouraging to see Isak fit enough to feature for his national team. It was also a positive sign to see Isak in training with his new Liverpool teammates after international duty, giving him the chance to build early chemistry with the likes of Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo and hopefully hit the ground running."
Liverpool sit atop the Premier League table after three matchdays and aim to extend a perfect start with a fourth straight win at Burnley. Manager Arne Slot must decide whether to start new signing Alexander Isak, who made his first competitive appearance this season for Sweden, coming on in the 72nd minute against Kosovo. Isak trained with new Liverpool teammates after international duty, allowing chemistry-building with Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo. Burnley are likely to occupy the bottom third of the table, making them a suitable fixture for a cautious introduction or a bench role to protect Isak's fitness. Hugo Ekitike's poor early form complicates selection, and using Isak as a second-half substitute appears plausible.
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