Alan Shearer has compared Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak to Mohamed Salah ahead of his side’s clash against Manchester United.
The £120,000-a-week [Salary Sport] man is one of the most well-rounded forwards in the Premier League, without question.
But the fact that Alan Shearer has likened Alexander Isak to Mohamed Salah ahead of his side’s contest against Manchester United may raise eyebrows amongst fellow pundits and fans alike.
Shearer compares Isak to Salah pre-Manchester United
While the Swedish No.9 has largely been injured during his time at St. James’ Park, he has still managed to showcase his quality in black and white.
Not just through his finishing but Isak’s nimble feet, balletic dribbling and sublime first-touch are some of the traits that make him a forward that ticks so many boxes.
Speaking ahead of his former club’s upcoming contest against Manchester United, Alan Shearer compared Alexander Isak to Mohamed Salah.
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“The manager can’t leave him out now. Not with the form he’s in, the quality he’s shown, the goals he’s scored and how dangerous he looks. The [Nottingham] Forest performance really demonstrated what he’s all about.”
“He’s a prime example of what I would call a modern forward, more in the mould of a Mo Salah or Sadio Mane, rather than a [Erling] Haaland, who is the definition of a No.9. Alexander is an athlete, a gymnast, really, as he’s nimble, quick and very good on the ball, able to bring others into the game. He’s very different to Callum [Wilson], who’s more of a poacher, a goalscorer, a centre-forward”, he told the Athletic.
While Alan Shearer seemingly does not mean that Alexander Isak plays like Mohamed Salah, he is pointing out to how is a complete forward to a similar extent, and that could well be on display against Manchester United.
Especially after his impressive showing against Nottingham Forest before the international break, doubt Isak at your own peril.
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