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.

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

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.

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 Newcastle, scoring 62 goals in 109 appearances, looking short of form, fitness and confidence.

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.