Too talented to remain quiet for long, there is still hope that Isak can be the man to fire Liverpool to further success, with the 26-year-old former Real Sociedad standout pouncing to break the deadlock at Anfield against visiting Crystal Palace.

Alexander Isak reacts to scoring his first Anfield goal for Liverpool in a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace following his record transfer from Newcastle.

British-record signing Alexander Isak scored as Liverpool moved closer to securing Champions League football next season but the 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace owed as much to third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman.

Liverpool shattered the British transfer record, handing Newcastle United a jaw-dropping £125 million to bring Alexander Isak to Merseyside. He was supposed to be the undisputed focal point of Arne Slot’s new-look attack.

Liverpool climbed up to fourth in the Premier League table with a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Alexander Isak and Andy Robertson's first-half goals proved to be enough for the Reds while t

Context is important. Isak still hasn’t completed 90 minutes in a game since joining Liverpool and his goal against Palace came from his only attempt. There are still issues Slot needs to resolve in terms of the service Isak receives and creating a better understanding with the players around him.

Liverpool needed a moment of quality to settle nerves against Crystal Palace, and it came from Alexander Isak, who finally found the net again after a frustrating spell on the sidelines.DOWNLOAD THE

Will Alexander Isak's first Liverpool Premier League goal at Anfield prove a turning point for the £125m signing?