Alexander Isak scores for Liverpool in first win under Andoni Iraola
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:46 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Alexander Isak secured his first win as Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola’s forward at Portman Road, scoring in a victory against the Tractor Boys. The result marks a turning point for the Swedish striker, who struggled with injuries during his first 12 months at the club. Cody Gakpo provided two assists for Isak, continuing a strong start to the season following a failed transfer to Etihad Stadium. While the team secured its first clean sheet of the campaign, Iraola noted that areas of the defense still require improvement. The attacking lineup featured Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola alongside Isak and Gakpo, signaling a new look for the squad. Liverpool will look to build on this performance as they continue their league campaign.
- •Alexander Isak scored for Liverpool at Portman Road.
- •Cody Gakpo contributed two assists to the win.
- •Liverpool kept their first clean sheet of the season.
- •The match saw starts for new signings Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola.
- •This performance marks Andoni Iraola's first victory as Liverpool manager.
- 6:46 AMYahoo Sports — 'Scoring goals always lifts some weight off your shoulders' - Isak
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Analysis: Lift-off for Isak
"Liverpool striker Alexander Isak says scoring twice in Friday's win at Ipswich "lifts some weight" off his shoulders. Lats summer's £125m signing struggled with form and injuries during his first season with the Reds, but fired past Kjell Scherpen twice inside the opening nine minutes at Portman Road to take his tally to three in three at the start of this campaign. "Winning our first game of the season was very important and I'm happy to be on the scoresheet twice," Isak said.
"It was a night that was supposed to belong to Liverpool's latest blockbuster signing, Bradley Barcola, but Alexander Isak had other ideas. The Swede has endured a difficult, injury-hit first 12 months at Anfield, but he used the familiar surroundings of Portman Road to fully launch his Liverpool career. The last time he made the trip to Suffolk to face the Tractor Boys, he left with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick in Newcastle United's thumping 4-0 victory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:46 AM'Scoring goals always lifts some weight off your shoulders' - Isak
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak says scoring twice in Friday's win at Ipswich "lifts some weight" off his shoulders. Lats summer's £125m signing struggled with form and injuries during his first season with the Reds, but fired past Kjell Scherpen twice inside the opening nine minutes at Portman Road to take his tally to three in three at the start of this campaign. "Winning our first game of the season was very important and I'm happy to be on the scoresheet twice," Isak said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 10:29 PMAnalysis: Lift-off for Isak
It was a night that was supposed to belong to Liverpool's latest blockbuster signing, Bradley Barcola, but Alexander Isak had other ideas. The Swede has endured a difficult, injury-hit first 12 months at Anfield, but he used the familiar surroundings of Portman Road to fully launch his Liverpool career. The last time he made the trip to Suffolk to face the Tractor Boys, he left with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick in Newcastle United's thumping 4-0 victory.
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