Liverpool have been hit with a significant injury concern during the international break as star forward Alexander Isak has been forced to withdraw from the Sweden squad. The prolific striker is now set for an early return to Merseyside to undergo further medical assessment.
Alexander Isak emerged from Sweden’s hard-fought victory over Romania with more than just a goal to show for his efforts, revealing a significant injury to his foot. The striker was the victim of a heavy challenge during the second half of the contest, leaving him with a blood-soaked boot by the final whistle.
Liverpool legend Ray Houghton has boldly predicted during an exclusive interview with GOAL that Alexander Isak will score 20-plus goals for the Reds this season. The two-time First Division title winner has also explained why the £125 million ($167m) striker looks different in 2026-27 - having endured a four-goal flop during his debut campaign at Anfield.
Alexander Isak continued his impressive scoring streak to ensure Andoni Iraola enjoyed a successful return to the Vitality Stadium. The Swedish forward found the net in the second half to secure a narrow 1-0 victory for Liverpool over Bournemouth.
Alexander Isak insists he has no regrets over his British-record move to Liverpool despite a difficult debut campaign at Anfield. After bouncing back from a severe leg break, the Swedish striker has revealed why swapping Newcastle for Merseyside was such a simple choice.
Alexander Isak is yet to truly convince following his record-breaking £125 million ($167m) transfer to Liverpool, but Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why the Swedish striker is not entirely to blame for those struggles. Just four goals were recorded across his debut campaign at Anfield, as fitness issues stunted his progress, but greater assistance is required from those around him.
Alexander Isak has benefited from the injury-enforced absence of Hugo Ekitike at Liverpool, with Jermaine Pennant explaining to GOAL what Andoni Iraola is likely to do when both big-money forwards are fit and firing. Questions have been asked of Isak’s contribution to the collective cause, with a £125 million ($169m) price tag hanging around his neck, but the Swedish striker is too good to be “sitting on your bench”.
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has admitted his journey to peak fitness at Anfield has been a grueling process after his match-winning brace against Ipswich Town. The Swedish striker struck twice in the opening nine minutes to secure a 2-0 victory, marking a turning point following a difficult debut campaign on Merseyside.
Andoni Iraola has hailed the impact of Alexander Isak after the Swedish striker’s clinical first-half double guided Liverpool to a 2-0 victory against Ipswich Town. The win marks Iraola’s first three points since taking the reins at Anfield, moving the club past a stuttering start to the new Premier League campaign.
Liverpool finally picked up their first win of the Premier League campaign with a clinical 2-0 victory at Portman Road, dispatching Ipswich Town following back-to-back draws in their opening two games. Alexander Isak was the star of the show, delivering a devastating first-half display that justified his record-breaking price tag and set the tone for a dominant afternoon in Suffolk.
Liverpool duo Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak are quickly becoming the Premier League’s most feared partnership after another devastating display at Portman Road. The Dutchman provided both assists as his strike partner netted twice in the opening nine minutes to secure a vital victory for the Reds.
Alexander Isak continued his impressive start to the season with Liverpool, adding another two goals to his tally against Ipswich Town. The Swedish forward, who arrived at Anfield with a record price tag, appears to have firmly moved past the injury frustrations of his debut season.
Alexander Isak has become a “huge problem” for Liverpool, former Reds star Stephen Warnock has told GOAL, with the £125 million ($169m) striker “not at the races” and looking disinterested. The most expensive player in British football has failed to make the desired impact at Anfield, with it being suggested that he is struggling to handle the “weight” of an iconic shirt.
Former Premier League champion Danny Simpson believes Bradley Barcola and Alexander Isak have the firepower to fire Liverpool to the title. The Reds recently completed a £123 million move for the Paris Saint-Germain forward, with Simpson backing the French winger to form a lethal partnership alongside the Swedish striker at Anfield this term.
Alexander Isak has scored his first goal of the season for Liverpool, but Joe Hart believes his Anfield teammates still lack trust in the £125 million striker. Despite finding the net in a frustrating draw with Nottingham Forest, the Swedish international looked largely isolated in Andoni Iraola's system.
Alexander Isak has called on his Liverpool teammates to raise their standards after the Reds were forced to settle for a frustrating draw against Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Despite showing resilience to come from behind twice, the Swedish striker admitted that the performance was not up to the required level as Andoni Iraola's wait for a first Premier League win continues.
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