Alexander Isak has suffered another injury during Liverpool’s match against Tottenham Hotspur. The 26-year-old hasn’t really had the season fans were hoping for. This has raised a question: is it now fair to label Isak as a failed signing for Liverpool?

Still halfway for a season

Across 16 appearances so far, Isak has managed just two goals — a stat that’s definitely caught the attention of The Kop and football fans in general, especially considering he was last season’s Premier League top scorer. Compared to the massive fee Liverpool paid for him, his output this season feels underwhelming.

That said, it’s still only mid-season. Isak’s struggles haven’t happened in a vacuum either, Liverpool as a whole have been underperforming, which hasn’t exactly helped his game.

”So pinning all the blame on Isak and branding him a failed transfer? That feels way too early.”

Injury prone history

Even though he’s known as a sharp striker, Isak has had his fair share of injuries. From groin and hamstring problems back in his Newcastle days to a recent MCL issue, his injury record is pretty long. There was even a point when a hamstring injury kept him out for 38 games, that’s nearly an entire season gone.

Liverpool shelled out a massive £125–130 million (around Rp 2.8 trillion) for him. So, naturally, fans are watching every touch, every shot, and every injury with bated breath. The club has had its share of expensive forwards who didn’t quite hit the mark: Andy Carroll, Darwin Nunez, as the pressure on Isak is real.

That said, it’s not all doom and gloom. Liverpool’s struggles as a team this season haven’t exactly made things easier for him.

”Because when he’s fit, Isak has proven he can dominate games. Fans are hoping that once he’s fully recovered, he’ll bring back that lethal, goal-hungry energy that made him the Premier League top scorer last season.”

For now, patience is key. If Isak can stay fit, there’s no doubt he can turn things around, and the football world can’t wait to see it happen.

Here’s hoping Isak comes back stronger, faster, and sharper than ever!

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