Alexander Isak faces scrutiny after first full match for Liverpool

Alexander Isak faced scrutiny following his first return to St James’ Park as a Liverpool player during a match against his former club, Newcastle United. Despite being jeered by the home crowd, the 26-year-old Swedish striker completed a full 90 minutes for the first time in his 23 appearances for Liverpool.

Former striker Michael Owen expressed concern regarding Isak’s output, noting that the £125m signing is ‘running out of excuses’ to justify his lack of impact. Owen highlighted that while Isak had previously dealt with injury issues, including a broken leg, the player must now deliver to meet high expectations at Anfield.

While Isak struggled to make a significant impact during the match, analysts noted that his ability to complete a full game marks a potential turning point for his fitness, which has been a primary obstacle during his tenure at Liverpool.