Alexander Isak forces U-turn after 'disgusting' criticism of Liverpool striker

Alexander Isak forces U-turn after 'disgusting' criticism of Liverpool striker Alexander Isak will hope his double at Ipswich will prove to be a turning point in his Liverpool career, with the striker already changing some opinions after his controversial exit from Newcastle Alexander Isak will hope his goals against Ipswich can kick-start his Liverpool career (Image: Getty Images) Alexander Isak will be hoping to answer more of his critics this season at Liverpool, having already forced something of a U-turn from one pundit. ‌ The striker has already equaled his Premier League tally from last season, having scored three goals in the Reds' last two games, including his first double for the club against Ipswich on Friday. ‌ After his first season at Anfield was wrecked by injuries following his record-breaking deadline day move from Newcastle, Isak will hope that his player of the match performance at Portman Road will prove to be a turning point in his Liverpool career. ‌ Mohamed Salah achieves 25-year first with Liverpool legend already leaving Trabzonspor mark READ MORE : Liverpool has loan concern for star already after summer exit READ MORE : The Sweden international's attempts to secure a move away from St. James' Park last year didn't earn him too many fans away from Merseyside, as was made evident when Liverpool traveled to the north-east on the opening day of this season. And some pundits didn't hold back with their feelings on the saga, including Gabriel Agbonlahor, who really put the boot in on Isak. 'Who do you think you are, mate? Who do you think you are?' Agbonlahor said while commenting on Isak last year. 'It's disgusting. What that club's done for you.' ‌ Gabriel Agbonlahor didn't hold back in his opinion on Alexander Isak's exit from Newcastle (Image: talkSPORT) Fast forward 12 months though, and Agbonlahor was much more complimentary about Isak after his display at Ipswich. 'He looked very sharp. Maybe we can get a center-half on to discuss [Jacob] Greaves' defending – shambolic at the back,' Agbonlahor told talkSPORT. ‌ 'But the way he took that first one, people will say the goalkeeper should save it, but the way he striked it [with] so much power, great first touch. The second one, that's what we used to see from Isak at Newcastle; twisting and turning and getting the finish off. 'He just looked a lot more sharp, making a lot of runs in behind. Gakpo's balls were fantastic. When you give him the service, he will score goals. He just needed a bit of time to bed in.' Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kit This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more £85 LFC Shop Buy Now on LFC Shop Product Description Liverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign. Article continues below Isak will be expected to start again on Wednesday as Liverpool kicks off its Champions League campaign against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. With Hugo Ekitike not expected back until late December, Isak's fitness will be tested as his workload increases now, although he's confident the issues that plagued him are behind him. "It was not easy [last season]," Isak admitted after the win at Ipswich. "It was obviously a long injury and a difficult season in general. I was thinking to have a good World Cup, and then to start off the season well, which I think I have done now. It's kind of behind me, but it wasn't easy."