Steven Gerrard has backed Alexander Isak to become a 'very important' player for Liverpool, with the striker potentially set to be given a free run in the starting lineup

Steven Gerrard has backed Alexander Isak to become a 'very important' player for Liverpool . The 26-year-old striker, whom the Reds signed from Newcastle United for £125m in the summer, has struggled to establish himself as a key player in Arne Slot's side.

Isak has appeared 10 times across all competitions this season, with his solitary strike coming against Southampton in the third round of the Carabao Cup two months ago. The Sweden international hasn't scored since, but Gerrard has tipped him to end his barren run in the coming weeks.

Speaking on TNT Sports following a humiliating defeat to PSV Eindhoven

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