During Isak's struggles in an injury-plagued campaign in 2025-26, the belief inside the club was that this was a long-term signing and any judgement would be reserved for when he was fully fit. Judging by recent performances, that patience is proving to be warranted.
Alexander Isak might finally be living up to his price tag after a long time coming for the forward at Liverpool. Slowly but surely, his confidence is increasing in a Liverpool shirt and it is clear to see the impact he has on a game.
The German just needs the numbers to improve on his end and Liverpool will hope that he isn't set for a spell on the sidelines after he was substituted in the second half.
His first season at the Reds became something of a nightmare due to a combination of a slow start and then suffering a broken leg in December, resulting in him scoring just four goals in 22 games.
But a combination of a slow start and then suffering a broken leg in December meant his first season at the Reds became something of a nightmare - scoring just four goals in 22 games.
It has been a long time coming but Alexander Isak might finally be living up to his price tag.
Slowly but surely, his confidence is increasing in a Liverpool shirt and it is clear to see the impact he has on a game.
Judging by recent performances, that patience is proving to be warranted.