Liverpool’s Alexander Isak scored a stunning solo goal in Sweden’s 3-1 defeat to Norway, a rare individual highlight during a disappointing international break for Sweden and a timely reminder of the 26-year-old’s world-class ability as he continues his return to fitness.
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Alexander Isak scores a wonder goal against Norway
Despite Sweden’s crushing defeat, Isak enlivened the match with his breathtaking individual skills. It was a goal that underlined exactly why Liverpool paid the biggest transfer fee in English history to bring him to Anfield.
Isak recovered the ball from a diagonal pass near the halfway line, showed quick footwork as he raced down the left flank, cut inside and slotted home into the top right corner.
It was a goal that reminded the world of Isaac’s extraordinary talent: powerful, direct and technically perfect.
Isak had a difficult debut season at Liverpool
Isak’s incredible goal for Sweden came in the context of one of the most turbulent debut seasons ever experienced by a Liverpool player.
The Swede arrived at Anfield on Deadline Day in September 2025 after a protracted summer campaign, with Liverpool ultimately agreeing a transfer for a reported £125m, breaking the British transfer record for the second time in the same period, and having already signed Florian Wirths for a record fee.
The striker was forced to leave Newcastle United after the Magpies refused to approve an early sale, declaring publicly that his relationship with the club was “unsustainable”.
However, Isak struggled with his fitness right from the start, arriving without a full pre-season and scoring just three goals in 14 Premier League appearances before disaster struck in December.
In the process of scoring what appeared to be the opening goal against Tottenham Hotspur on 20 December 2025, Isak broke his ankle and fibula as a result of a sliding challenge from Micky van de Ven.
He underwent surgery and will miss most of the rest of the season.
Cruel timing deprived Liverpool of signing a top player just when it looked like they were starting to find form.
A further groin problem suffered further for the Swede and the club towards the end of the season, with Isak making just a handful of appearances despite costing him £125m in his debut season.
His performance in Sweden, and that goal in particular, will therefore be seen as a key moment. It’s proof that the player who lit up the Premier League with Newcastle and scored 23 goals in 34 games last season remains an extraordinary talent.
With Slott sacked, it remains to be seen whether the new manager will be able to unleash Isak, who scored for fun at Newcastle.
