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Robbie Fowler backs Isak for strong season with Liverpool

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:59 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Robbie Fowler backs Isak for strong season with Liverpool

Summary

Robbie Fowler expressed confidence in Alexander Isak’s potential for the upcoming 2026-27 season with Liverpool. Fowler noted that Isak can significantly contribute to the team with his ability to score goals and engage in play, despite a challenging debut season marred by injuries and limited fitness. The former Liverpool striker highlighted the importance of Isak being fully fit at the start of the season to meet fan expectations. He is optimistic that this could be the season Isak establishes himself as a standout player at Anfield, much like the legendary strikers before him.

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•Fowler believes Isak has the talent to excel at Liverpool.
•Isak struggled with injuries during his debut season.
•Fowler emphasized the need for Isak to start the season fit.
•Historical comparison made to Liverpool's legendary strikers.
•Isak scored only four goals last season.

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5:59 PMYahoo Sports — 'Hopefully this is the season where Isak kicks on' - Fowler

What they're saying

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Former Liverpool forward Robbie Fowler says Alexander Isak has "got everything in the locker" to have an emphatic 2026-27 campaign for the Reds. "Not only can he beat players, bring players into the game, but he scores goals which is massive," Fowler told BBC Sport. Although Isak's match fitness and injuries impacted his debut season at Anfield, Fowler said the Sweden international will aim to return to club football "fit and firing".
— Yahoo Sports

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