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  "id": 8789586,
  "title": "Liverpool boss Iraola urges Isak to raise his level",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/liverpool-boss-iraola-urges-isak-to-raise-his-level",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T22:10:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/21/liverpool-boss-iraola-urges-isak-to-raise-his-level"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has called on striker Alexander Isak to elevate his game following the Reds' 1-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Isak netted his fourth Premier League goal of the season in the second half, capitalizing on a Bournemouth defensive error. Despite the win, Iraola is not satisfied with Isak's current level, urging him to play closer to the box, in the opposition half, and with more meaningful possession. The Sweden international's goal was Isak's first since the 2024-25 season following his £125 million (US$167 million) transfer from Newcastle. Iraola highlighted Isak's improved situations and possession, but emphasized that more is needed for the team to consistently perform at a higher level.",
  "summary": "Andoni Iraola demands more from striker Alexander Isak as he looks to turn the Reds' spells of dominance into more regular goal sprees.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/isak-ignites-lacklustre-liverpool-in-win-over-bournemouth",
        "published": "2026-09-20T15:40:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Iraola victorious on return to Bournemouth as Isak nets Liverpool winner",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/iraola-victorious-on-return-to-bournemouth-as-isak-nets-liverpool",
        "published": "2026-09-20T18:29:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Andoni Iraola's move for South American sensation is exactly what Liverpool need",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/andoni-iraolas-move-for-south-american-sensation-is-exactly-what",
        "published": "2026-09-20T20:40:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Isak ignites lacklustre Liverpool in win over Bournemouth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/isak-ignites-lacklustre-liverpool-in-win-over-bournemouth-8770727",
        "published": "2026-09-20T20:43:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Liverpool boss Iraola urges Isak to raise his level",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/liverpool-boss-iraola-urges-isak-to-raise-his-level-8792909",
        "published": "2026-09-20T22:10:29.000Z"
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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."
}