Why Liverpool FC Could Have a BIG Alexander Isak Problem

The Under Pressure team return for the new season with a data driven assessment of whether Liverpool’s squad is genuinely ready for the demands of 2026/27. Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, Hamzah Khalique Loonat and the team examine squad availability, injury risk and the workload facing Liverpool’s young players, with particular focus on Rio Ngumoha, Giovanni Leoni and Trey Nyoni. Attention then turns to Alexander Isak, the lack of reliable striker depth and how Liverpool replace the huge volume of goals and minutes previously supplied by Mohamed Salah. There is also a fascinating look at the challenges facing Andoni Iraola, from keeping his squad fit to managing rotation and developing Liverpool against low blocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices