Alexander Isak plan accelerates as Liverpool man who won't go forgotten times pitch perfectlyThe Paul Gorst verdict from Anfield as Liverpool beat Southampton 2-1 in the third round of the Carabao CupView Image Alexander Isak celebrates opening the scoring against Southampton with his first goal for Liverpool (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)The moment the 60,000-plus inside Anfield had turned out in the hope of seeing was served up to them by Alexander Isak on the cusp of half time. This, though, was an encouraging evening for a player for whom so much will be expected over the next few years at Anfield. Just as well Liverpool had a plan for those fitness levels all along then. With Ekitike suspended for the Palace game, Chiesa’s potential re-emergence has come at an opportune time for both him and Slot. And Isak's fitness plan might be forced in its next stage on the back of his colleague's suspension.