Alexander Isak scores 1st Liverpool goal
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Arne Slot makes new Liverpool selection decision
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Isak’s First Liverpool Goal Signals Intent Across All FrontsEarly Statement at AnfieldAlexander Isak needed little time to show why Liverpool pursued him so intently. His first goal for the club
All eyes were on the new signing, but it was the old guard that got the job done for Liverpool in its first Champions League game of the new season.
Firmino was an incredible player for Liverpool, while Mane was amazing for the Reds too. When push came to shove, Isak chose Mane over Firmino. This is a very difficult decision, even if the stats suggest Mane was the better attacker before his £40m move to Bayern Munich.
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‘Our Feeling Was’—Liverpool Chairman Explains Alexander Isak Signing After Hugo Ekitike Deal
After failing with an initial approach to Newcastle United over Isak worth a reported £120 million ($162.9 million), Liverpool quickly pivoted to beat the Magpies to Ekitiké by striking a deal worth as much as £79 million, after which Isak opted to go on strike to try and force through a move to Anfield.
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Hugo Ekitike given 'ludicrous' red card verdict as Alexander Isak braced for Liverpool chance
Hugo Ekitike will serve a one-match ban for his red card against Southampton, handing Alexander Isak the perfect chance to impress for Liverpool in the Premier League
Alexander Isak trained with Liverpool after returning from international duty, but it’s still unclear whether he’ll feature against Burnley.
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‘Bizarre’ Alexander Isak moment in Liverpool tie sends pundits into meltdown – ‘I’ve never seen anything like it’
The ITV Sport pundits were at a complete loss to explain what they branded a 'bizarre' moment involving Alexander Isak in Liverpool's League Cup clash with Southampton, though there was an obvious explanation.
Hugo Ekitike's productive start to the season - three goals in Liverpool's five straight Premier League wins - has left Arne Slot with a conundrum over which striker to favour, but Alexander Isak got the nod to start on Wednesday as he settles into his new side.