Since he joined the Reds on £125m move from Newcastle, the Eritrean descent helping Arne Slot’s side end a nine defeat run in 12 games with a 2–0 victory at West Ham.
The win came on a day of mourning following the death of former Hammers legend Billy Bonds. Slot dropped Mohamed Salah from the starting lineup for the first time since April 2024, with Florian Wirtz excelling behind the strikers.
Isak ended a 310-minute goal drought with a half volley from Cody Gakpo’s cross, before Gakpo added a stoppage-time goal. Lucas Paqueta was sent off for dissent. Liverpool climbs to eighth
