{
  "id": 6759071,
  "title": "Revitalised Isak in a ‘good place’ at Liverpool, says Iraola",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/revitalised-isak-in-a-good-place-at-liverpool-says-iraola",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T12:41:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/11/revitalised-isak-in-a-good-place-at-liverpool-says-iraola"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andoni Iraola, Liverpool's new manager, has praised Alexander Isak's progress since his £125 million move from Newcastle. The Swedish striker has started every game this season and scored three goals in four matches, a significant improvement from last year's injuries and poor form. Iraola mentioned that Isak is physically fit, confident, and fully understands the team's requirements at the number nine position. Isak himself echoed these sentiments, expressing satisfaction with the season's start and his growing comfort at Anfield. The Liverpool manager sees potential for a strong partnership between Isak and newly signed French forward Bradley Barcola, who is expected to be available for Saturday's match against Fulham.",
  "summary": "The 26-year-old Swede netted just four times in all competitions last season but already has three goals in four games this term.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Revitalised Isak in a ‘good place’ at Liverpool, says Iraola",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/revitalised-isak-in-a-good-place-at-liverpool-says-iraola-6762224",
        "published": "2026-09-11T12:41:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Revitalised Isak in a 'good place' at Liverpool, says Iraola",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/revitalised-isak-in-a-good-place-at-liverpool-says-iraola-6761740",
        "published": "2026-09-11T13:31:55.000Z"
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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."
}