Alexander Isak scored his first double for Liverpool as his side picked up their first Premier League win this season against Ipswich Town at Portman Road
Alexander Isak celebrates with Dominik Szoboszlai after scorling for Liverpool against Ipswich Town
Alexander Isak celebrates with Dominik Szoboszlai after scorling for Liverpool against Ipswich Town (Image: (Adam Davy/PA Wire))
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Alexander Isak bagged a brace inside nine minutes to help inspire Liverpool to a 2-0 win at Ipswich Town on Friday night. Isak scored 44 Premier League goals in his last two seasons at Newcastle United, but he endured an injury-plagued first campaign at Anfield last season.
The 26-year-old only managed three goals in 14 top-flight appearances, but his brace at Portman Road means he has now scored three times already this season. And taking to Instagram after the game, Isak sent a message to Reds supporters, saying: “Lets go reds! Support was unreal”
Reacting to the post, Dominik Szoboszlai wrote: “MyG”, while Milos Kerkez said: “My boy” and Reds great Ian Rush told the forward: “Quality finish.”
Alexander Isak's Instagram post
Alexander Isak's Instagram post
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Speaking after the game, Reds boss Andoni Iraola said he has no doubt Isak will 'produce the numbers' this season.
“Yes, with Alex, if he is fit, if he is available, if he is in good shape, I think he will produce the numbers,” Iraola said.
“My demands with Alex will not be about the goals, probably will be about other things. I will demand other things so we can play well, because if we play well we are in good positions and the goals will come.
“He has to contribute towards the collective and knowing when everyone helps, after the goals and assists will come.”
While Isak himself told Sky: "Obviously we were waiting for the first win and we were talking about starting the game good, which we haven't done recently. That was perfect for us to get two quick goals.
"I think we're starting to get the way that we want to play and be offensive and attack the defence. I think we showed that today. We scored two and we could have scored more."
Before he added: "It's still early. I think we still have a lot to learn and it's game by game at this point."