Alexander Isak hits early brace at Ipswich Town | OneFootball

Alexander Isak struck twice inside nine minutes at Portman Road, maintaining his strong start for Liverpool and setting the tone against Ipswich Town.

According to Goal.com, the Swedish striker, a record signing for the club, looks to have moved beyond the injury frustrations of his debut campaign.

His quickfire brace was the earliest by a Liverpool player in a Premier League match since Maxi Rodriguez in May 2011, when the Argentine had two by the seventh minute at Fulham. The newly promoted hosts were rocked by the whirlwind opening.

Cody Gakpo created both goals, his sharp service repeatedly finding Isak. For the second, the Dutchman’s vision freed the forward in the box for a precise finish.

Isak had already scored in the previous outing against Nottingham Forest, and now has three this season. That equals his league tally from 2025/26, achieved in just three appearances, underlining his growing importance to Andoni Iraola’s side.

Being bracketed with Rodriguez is lofty company, and Isak will hope this is the start of a lasting rapport with the supporters. The early two-goal cushion allowed Liverpool to control proceedings, and the Swede has thrust himself into the early Golden Boot conversation.

Source: Goal.com

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