Obvious Reason Alexander Isak Is Not To Blame For Liverpool's Failure

BusinessSportsMoneyObvious Reason Alexander Isak Is Not To Blame For Liverpool's FailureByZak Garner-Purkis,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An investigative journalist who also writes about European soccer.Follow AuthorApr 27, 2026, 04:36pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak (C) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /AFP via Getty ImagesWhen Liverpool signed Alexander Isak as the Premier League’s most expensive player in August, few would have doubted he’d score against Crystal Palace at Anfield near season’s end.​What has come as a surprise to almost everyone is that the Swedish striker’s April goal against the South Londoners is his first league goal of the season and, rather than challenging for the title, it serves only to aid the Reds in their bid to confirm fifth place in the table.This stemmed from a disastrous run of injuries, essentially making Isak’s first campaign at Liverpool a write-off. Limited game time, not individual failings, explains his lack of impact.After the match, Isak admitted he still had some way to go before returning to top form, even after his first goal.“I’ve been battling getting back to full fitness and obviously scoring a goal i...