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Slot challenge to Isak

Arne Slot is of the opinion that Alexander Isak will only ascend to the status of the world's best striker when he clinches the most prestigious trophies.

The Liverpool manager believes they've secured one of the planet's finest in a record-breaking signing from Newcastle. However, Slot maintains that his new No. 9 must secure top accolades like the Premier League and Champions League before he can be considered the world's best. It comes after Pep Guardiola suggested Erling Haaland still has the edge on Liverpool's striker

When questioned if he is the best striker in the world, Slot responded: "One of them. At this moment in time, he isn't - for the simple reason he has been out for four months.

"If you write I said he is not the best in the world, you have to add that [bit] or it is not completely fair because he is one of the best in the world.

"But for him to become THE best in the world, I think the best players in the world win trophies and that is what he and we need to do for him, or someone else, to be seen as the best or one of the best."