Alexander Isak continues to struggle in a Liverpool shirt, with supporters concerned by what they saw from him against Brighton.

Hugo Ekitike was the Reds’ match-winner on Saturday, scoring both goals in their 2-0 victory over the Seagulls, but Isak had to settle for a place on the bench.

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Liverpool’s record signing replaced Ekitike in the second half, again looking off the pace, as has been the case since joining from Newcastle.

That was a crazy run from Van Dijk, but Mo Salah failed to pass to him, what was that Mo ? pic.twitter.com/y677b804uy

— Living Liverpool (@Livin_Liverpool)

Every other player would shoot from there, but Fede Chiesa was trying to find Salah ?

My guy, he plays for vibes ?? pic.twitter.com/4IaCNwOI3o

— Living Liverpool (@Livin_Liverpool)

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The 26-year-old twice looked sluggish on counter-attacks in the space of five minutes when he came on, not busting a gut to get forward, and these Reds fans have aired their frustration.

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Apart from Isak’s rare goal he’s been easily the worst signing in history so far, he’s so off the pace it’s unbelievable. It’s as if he’s aged 80 years during his strike. Three glorious counter attacks today and he was too slow to read the game and actually get his legs running

— Stü Smith (@StuSmithlfc)

Apart from Isak’s rare goal he’s been easily the worst signing in history so far, he’s so off the pace it’s unbelievable. It’s as if he’s aged 80 years during his strike. Three glorious counter attacks today and he was too slow to read the game and actually get his legs running

— Stü Smith (@StuSmithlfc)December 13, 2025

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Our main striker Isak jogging while we’re on a counter is a sight to behold

— LFC NEWS (@LFCTransferNRS)

Our main striker Isak jogging while we’re on a counter is a sight to behold

— LFC NEWS (@LFCTransferNRS)December 13, 2025

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Why is Isak nowhere in these counter attacks?

— Arne Slot (@JosephPepper)

Why is Isak nowhere in these counter attacks?

— Arne Slot (@JosephPepper)December 13, 2025

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5 counter attacks in the last 15 minutes and Isak wasn’t there for any of them.

Last one even featured Van Dijk.

— Mush (@TalkingTooMush)

5 counter attacks in the last 15 minutes and Isak wasn’t there for any of them.

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Last one even featured Van Dijk.

— Mush (@TalkingTooMush)December 13, 2025

Isak is such a lazy footballer.

– Watching (@ile-wl)

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Crying at Isak just giving up on that counter attack when this was only 5 mins after he came on https://t.co/cy2Az9oROK

— Marvin (@_MarvinOnyango)

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VVD and Robertson is sprinting forward on a counter, with Isak nowhere to be seen on the screen. Absolute joke.

— Ryo – Bonjour Sports (@ryo_bonjour)

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VVD and Robertson is sprinting forward on a counter, with Isak nowhere to be seen on the screen. Absolute joke.

— Ryo – Bonjour Sports (@ryo_bonjour)December 13, 2025

we cant keep blaming isak on slot coaching when every time he comes on he looks like the slowest player on the pitch

— CJ (@a_radioheadache)

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we cant keep blaming isak on slot coaching when every time he comes on he looks like the slowest player on the pitch

— CJ (@a_radioheadache)December 13, 2025

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The frustration with Isak is understandable, considering he arrived as a world-class signing and the most expensive player in Liverpool’s history.

The Swede has looked a shadow of the player who shone so often for Newcastlescoring 62 goals in 109 appearances, looking short of form, fitness and confidence.

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That said, there is no need for an overreaction with Isak, who still has every chance of becoming the game-changing signing many expected him to be.

His lack of a pre-season will surely be playing a part in his struggles, and once he reaches full match sharpness, the goals will hopefully start to flow.

Isak has a lot of work to do if he is to oust Ekitike, though, with the Frenchman Liverpool’s best signing of the summer.