Liverpool's club-record signing, Alexander Isak, has finally ended his wait for a first Premier League goal, netting in a crucial 2-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium.
Long-Awaited Breakthrough for Reds' Star
The Swedish international, who joined from Newcastle United for a fee of £125 million in the summer, calmly slotted home in the match to open his account. The goal was set up by a clever pass from Florian Wirtz to Cody Gakpo, who then teed up Isak for the finish. Gakpo later added a second to seal the win for Liverpool on 1st December 2025.
Isak's start to life at Anfield had been hampered by injuries and fitness issues, contributing to a stuttering opening to the campaign for both the player and the team. His relief was palpable during his celebration, a moment he later shared on his Instagram account.
Social Media Support from the Dressing Room
The post prompted an immediate and public show of solidarity from his fellow players. In the comments section, teammates including Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai responded with heart emojis, while Rio Ngumoha and Curtis Jones added fire emojis to underscore their support for the striker.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Isak acknowledged the significance of the moment. "I'm aware that it has been a long time coming and I have been trying to get back to my best form," he said. "I'm still on the way but I am happy to get that goal. The best feeling today is that we win the game... but of course I am a striker so scoring goals will always help me."
Manager Slot Defends His Number Nine
Liverpool boss Arne Slot moved to defend his expensive signing from recent criticism over his goal drought. He pointed to Isak's limited minutes on the pitch due to managed fitness as a key factor.
"That's also a bit unfair to him because normally as a number nine, I think in general a number nine plays more minutes than I've played Alex until now," Slot told the press. "So even today I had to take him off after 65, I think... And it's very important for us as a team that we went 1-0 up, but I think it was also important for him."
The victory, built on a sturdy defensive display and growing attacking cohesion, offers hope that Liverpool can build momentum. The club's next fixture sees them host Sunderland at Anfield, where Isak will be looking to kickstart his Reds career in earnest.
