{
  "id": 16529135,
  "title": "Liverpool star Isak back to his best, says Iraola",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/liverpool-star-isak-back-to-his-best-says-iraola-16529135",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T21:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/26/liverpool-star-isak-back-to-his-best-says-iraola"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool striker Alexander Isak, the £125 million acquisition from Newcastle, has returned to his peak form according to team manager Andoni Iraola. This was evident in Liverpool's 2-0 triumph over Brighton at Anfield, with Isak contributing two goals in the opening half. The Sweden forward has netted six times in seven league matches this season, and three of those goals have come in his most recent four outings.\n\nIraola believes that giving Isak favorable positions and crosses will allow him to capitalize on scoring opportunities. He attributed Liverpool's success to the ability of defender Bradley Barcola to win duels, go one-on-one with opponents, and exploit advantageous positions. This victory marked the first time Iraola had won a league game at Anfield since his arrival, following a three-game losing streak.\n\nIraola praised Liverpool's aggressive start, defensive resilience, and ability to come back from a deficit. He also noted a slight injury to playmaker Florian Wirtz, but expressed optimism about his recovery. Brighton, despite having 64% possession and 17 shots, failed to find the back of the net as Liverpool's defense proved formidable, conceding only their second league goal of the season.",
  "summary": "The Sweden striker is finally beginning to repay his £125 million fee after a turbulent debut season following his move from Newcastle.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Isak extends hot streak as Liverpool sink Brighton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/isak-extends-hot-streak-as-liverpool-sink-brighton-16498843",
        "published": "2026-10-25T16:07:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Swashbuckling Liverpool seize their moment in 2-0 win over Brighton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/swashbuckling-liverpool-seize-their-moment-in-2-0-win-over-brighton",
        "published": "2026-10-25T17:39:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Carrick on the brink as Man Utd misery mounts, Isak stars for Liverpool",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/carrick-on-the-brink-as-man-utd-misery-mounts-isak-stars-for-liverpool",
        "published": "2026-10-25T22:24:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}