Liverpool struggles after Isak's difficult season post-transfer from Newcastle
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Alexander Isak's first season at Liverpool has been marred by injuries and underperformance following his £125m move from Newcastle. He scored just four goals and played only 21% of available minutes due to a severe ankle injury. Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League, significantly behind champions Arsenal, casting doubt on their ambitions. As the club approaches a managerial change, they are optimistic that Isak can regain his form next season after a difficult campaign.
- •Isak made 22 appearances for Liverpool, starting only 13 games.
- •He suffered a fractured ankle and fibula in December.
- •Liverpool's poor finish was 25 points behind league champions Arsenal.
- •New manager talks are underway as the club seeks improvement.
- •Isak scored a stunning goal for Sweden in a recent friendly.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — The Isak saga which damaged two seasons
- 8:10 AMBBC Sport — The Isak saga which damaged two clubs' seasons
"Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle United to Liverpool was the transfer saga of last summer. BBC Sport looks at how it ended up affecting both clubs.
"Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle United to Liverpool was the transfer saga of last summer. BBC Sport looks at how it ended up affecting both clubs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 8:10 AMThe Isak saga which damaged two seasons
Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle United to Liverpool was the transfer saga of last summer. BBC Sport looks at how it ended up affecting both clubs.
- BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 8:10 AMThe Isak saga which damaged two clubs' seasons
Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle United to Liverpool was the transfer saga of last summer. BBC Sport looks at how it ended up affecting both clubs.
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