Alexander Isak was taken off at half-time as Liverpool thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Alexander Isak's misery continued despite Liverpool's 5-1 Champions League triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt which brought their four-game losing run to an end .

British record signing Isak was substituted at the interval with a groin issue whilst right-back Jeremie Frimpong's stuttering start to the season continued after he was sidelined for a "few weeks" with a hamstring problem.

Manager Arne Slot is hoping his £125million striker – who lined up alongside fellow number nine Hugo Ekitike for the first time – isn't too seriously hurt as only last week he insisted the Sweden international could now be assessed properly after missing pre-season. In a sharp change of tune, he now claims it is a 'difficult balance' with Isak's fitness.

Slot again referenced Isak's lack of training and preparation while at Newcastle during pre-season, but failed to mention it was Isak's decision to go on strike and not play. It was an issue Newcastle's coaches - knowing the player well having carefully built him up to be more robust...