Eritrean-rooted striker Alexander Isak bags his sixth league goal as Liverpool's perfect run under Andoni Iraola rolls on.
Alexander Isak, the Sweden star with proud Eritrean roots, is starting to look like the striker Liverpool paid big money for. His sixth Premier League goal of the season carried the Reds to a fourth straight win under Andoni Iraola, and the diaspora's pride in him keeps growing.
It has taken time. A price tag as heavy as Isak's brings relentless scrutiny, and every quiet outing was picked apart. Liverpool stayed patient, and that patience is now being repaid with goals when they matter most.
The bigger picture is just as encouraging for Anfield. Four wins from four under Iraola points to a team finding its rhythm, with a clear structure and a confident attacking edge. Isak's sharpness in front of goal fits that picture, and he looks more settled with each game.
Six league goals is a solid return, but the signs suggest there is more to come. If Isak keeps finding the net and Liverpool keep winning, the debate over whether he is worth the money will soon be settled.
