Isak finds his confidence as Liverpool goals flow
Alexander Isak is scoring freely again for Liverpool. He has four goals this season, one more than he managed in the whole of last season.
That is the verdict from Match of the Day pundit Rob Edwards, who said the striker is playing with greater "confidence" BBC Sport. The analysis was broadcast on 20 September 2026. The BBC's video clip is marked as available to UK users only.
The goals have come quickly. Isak scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to earn Liverpool a 2-0 win at Ipswich Town on 4 September 2026 Liverpool FC. He had already scored against Nottingham in Gameweek 2, form that made him Liverpool's top-scoring Fantasy Premier League player in Gameweek 3.
That run continued at Bournemouth. On 20 September 2026, Liverpool FC's official site featured photos of Isak's goal celebrations at Bournemouth. He was listed at £9.1m in Fantasy Premier League ahead of Gameweek 4, a price that reflects how many managers were watching him.
For casual fans, the backstory matters here. Liverpool were rumoured to be interested in Newcastle striker Isak in the summer of 2025. He then tried to force a move from Newcastle United to Liverpool in that window. The Premier League now lists him as a Liverpool forward, and Liverpool FC lists him as a Men's team player.
His longer record explains why the chase was so intense. The league credits him with 104 Premier League appearances, 60 goals and 10 assists. He was born on 21 September 1999. He became the first Swedish player to reach 50 Premier League goals.
In calendar year 2024 he scored 25 Premier League goals. That was the most for the Magpies in a calendar year since Alan Shearer scored 27 Premier League. Liverpool have noted another striking number: 54 goals from an expected goals total of 40.72. Expected goals is a measure of chance quality, so that gap points to a finisher who scores difficult chances.
What makes this stand out is how simple it looks when he is in rhythm. Two touches at Ipswich. Early runs. Clean finishes. No fuss.
Liverpool spent more than £170m on players in that summer window of 2025. They wanted a centre-forward who could settle games fast. Right now, Isak is giving them exactly that.
