{
  "id": 2924491,
  "title": "Liverpool striker Isak expected Newcastle abuse, says Iraola",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/liverpool-striker-isak-expected-newcastle-abuse-says-iraola",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T02:18:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1517528/liverpool-striker-isak-expected-newcastle-abuse-says-iraola"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Newcastle's Andoni Iraola stated that Alexander Isak, the Liverpool striker, was aware of the hostile reception he would face from fans when he returned to Tyneside for the first time since joining Liverpool. Isak encountered deafening boos and an offensive chant in the 2-2 draw at St James' Park. A brutal tackle from Lewis Hall left Isak on the ground, eliciting a fervent response from the Newcastle supporters. Despite Isak's struggling form and injuries last season, Liverpool managed to secure a draw, with Dominik Szoboszlai scoring a late penalty. Iraola praised Isak's persistence and efforts, despite the challenging circumstances. Newcastle's new manager Matthias Jaissle expressed mixed emotions after the match, acknowledging the team's strong performance but criticizing a soft penalty decision that cost them a win on the opening day of the season.",
  "summary": "NEWCASTLE: Andoni Iraola insisted Alexander Isak was not affected by the hostile reception from Newcastle fans despite his misfiring display in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at St James’ Park.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Iraola adamant Liverpool goals conceded aren’t down to personnel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/iraola-adamant-liverpool-goals-conceded-arent-down-to-personnel",
        "published": "2026-08-24T10:50:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}