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Alexander Isak praised for composure after goal against Crystal Palace

Kora W Goal editorial team9 November 2026 at 15:071 Minute

Image accompanying the source article: Liverpool: Three pundits lavish praise on Alexander Isak, a 'real class' star second only to Haaland and finally justifying £125m fee

Alexander Isak was praised by Daniel Sturridge, Michael Owen and Jamie Carragher after scoring in Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace. His goal came in the 89th minute, after he had missed a one-on-one chance earlier in the match.

According to the report, Isak took his tally to seven Premier League goals this season, putting him second behind Erling Haaland, who has scored nine. The report also noted that he has scored eight goals in all competitions this season and has 12 goals in 36 appearances for Liverpool.

Sturridge praised Isak’s composure in finishing the chance despite having missed the one-on-one, while Carragher described his touch as polished and considered him the most convincing of Liverpool’s signings costing more than £100 million in showing the value of what the club spent this season.

Owen praised Isak’s feint before the shot, while Steve Nicol praised Alexis Mac Allister’s performance. Mac Allister scored Liverpool’s first goal in the 40th minute, and Nicol said he had been playing well in recent weeks.