According to Goal, former Liverpool player Stephen Warnock believes Isak has become a "major problem" for Liverpool, with the £125 million striker struggling with form and finding it difficult to handle the pressure that comes with wearing the No. 9 shirt.

Speaking to Goal, former Liverpool defender Warnock discussed the club's issues with expensive signings: "I went to watch the Nottingham Forest versus Liverpool match over the weekend. Other than scoring goals, Isak does nothing.

"His performance was absolutely terrible; he looked completely disinterested. I thought this is a player who should have had a full pre-season, come back hungry and proved himself, but he doesn't seem to be able to do that.

"He even looks like he can't handle wearing the shirt, and that's a major problem. The expectations that come with his price tag demand performances, and that pressure is clearly affecting him. He looks completely out of form right now. Perhaps he hasn't built enough understanding with his teammates yet, but you train together every day, so by now he should understand the game.

"I think Wirtz's performance was okay, but he was also on the periphery of the match and didn't complete what the team required. Sometimes he can be hard to pin down, appearing and disappearing in the match, and over time, he can't influence the game."

German attacking midfielder Wirtz's transfer fee was £116 million. After signing Isak, Liverpool also signed Ekitike for £79 million last summer and recently brought in former Paris Saint-Germain and Champions League winner Barcola for £123 million in the latest transfer window.

The total value of this attacking line exceeds £400 million, but how will Iraola fit them all into the same lineup? On this question, Warnock said: "It will be very difficult. Fortunately, Ekitike is currently injured, so for now, that's one less problem he has to deal with.

"The team's attack is heavily weighted toward the left wing. Even when Isak and Ekitike play together, they will drift to the left because that's where they instinctively find space on the pitch. Barcola prefers to play on the left wing, and we know Gakpo does too.

"Actually, I'm pleased they kept Gakpo because I think he's an excellent versatile player and very useful tactically. He can play center forward, on the left wing, and on the right wing as well. Although he may not be as comfortable on the right, I think he will play there more this season because he may need to rotate with the center forward. Beyond that, Ngoumou—that's another problem you're facing."

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