When Liverpool splashed out on Alexander Isak, the mood around Anfield was split between excitement and cautious optimism. A player with height, pace, and elegance on the ball always turns heads, but the real question was whether those qualities would turn into goals. That's the harsh reality of leading the line for Liverpool.
His first strike for the Reds against Southampton in the EFL Cup offered a glimpse of his potential, and as Softfootball reported , it was the kind of moment that lifted expectations even higher.
Since then, his performances have been a mixed bag. In some matches, you can clearly see the quality he brings: drifting deep, linking play, and pulling defenders out of position. At other times, he looks a touch isolated, still adapting to the pace and intensity of a new system. That's natural when a forward steps into a setup that demands constant energy and understanding, but patience and Premier League pressure don't always run side by side.