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Alexander Isak reflects on challenging Liverpool season after record transfer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:22 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Alexander Isak reflects on challenging Liverpool season after record transfer

Summary

Alexander Isak's first season at Liverpool has been marked by struggles. Following his £125m move from Newcastle United, he managed only four goals and missed four months due to injury. After a chaotic transition, Isak faced a season reminiscent of his early career, playing just 21% of available minutes in the Premier League. His limited participation and a broken leg in December contributed to Liverpool's disappointing title defense, leading to manager Arne Slot's exit. Moving forward, Isak aims for a more productive campaign with Liverpool.

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•Isak scored only four goals in his first season after a record transfer.
•He missed four months of play due to a broken leg and other injuries.
•Liverpool's trophy defense was underwhelming, resulting in managerial changes.
•Isak played only 21% of total Premier League minutes this season.
•The forward expressed determination to achieve greater success next year.

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8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Isak hoping for improved Liverpool season

What they're saying

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This is not how Alexander Isak envisaged his first year at Anfield panning out following his protracted £125m move from Newcastle United last September. The Premier League's most expensive player of all time scored just four goals and did not feature across four months of the campaign. One of the many reasons why Isak pushed so hard to leave Newcastle was because he was hellbent on winning the biggest prizes in the game.
— Yahoo Sports

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