Alexander Isak handed perfect Liverpool chance after Premier League reveal and injury struggles
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SportFootballAlexander IsakLiverpool's Premier League fixture list has been revealed and it could give Alexander Isak the perfect opportunity to make a statementLiverpool now know who they will face on the opening day of the Premier League season and it gives Alexander Isak a perfect opportunity to kickstart his career at Anfield. The Reds saw their 2026/27 fixture list for the new top-flight campaign on Friday, with several key fixtures emerging.Andoni Iraola will begin his Liverpool career as the club’s manager with an away trip to face Newcastle United on the opening day of the season.The Reds will make the trip to St James’ Park on August 23 as part of Sky Sports' first Super Sunday lineup of the season and Isak will likely have an eye on that fixture.Isak’s move to Liverpool last summer from Newcastle was well documented, with the striker eventually completing a £125million switch to Anfield on deadline day.However, injury and fitness issues prevented the Sweden international from enjoying the same success he had at Newcastle the previous season.The 26-year-old featured 22 times for Liverpool in his debut season on Merseyside, but was only handed 13 starts by the club’s previous head coach, Arne Slot, as he scored four goals for the Reds.Isak will definitely want to improve on those numbers this season and the opening game against Newcastle gives the striker the perfect opportunity to announce his return to form.The striker is currently with the Sweden squad for the World Cup in North America and has already scored his first goal of the tournament, coming in a 5-1 victory over Tunisia.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageIsak will return to pre-season training after having a break following Sweden’s involvement in the World Cup and will be keen to begin working with new manager Iraola and begin their plans for next season.As it stands, Isak is the only senior recognised centre forward at the club who is expected to be fit for the start of the season, with Hugo Ekitike currently recovering from an Achilles injury.Jayden Danns will hope to play a key role for Liverpool in the upcoming season, though, as he battles to return to full fitness.As a result, depending on any injury concerns or the possibility of a new signing arriving, Isak will be expected to start for the Reds on the opening day against Newcastle.Liverpool will be hoping that the striker returns to the AXA Training Centre ready to go for the start of the season, and there will not be much greater encouragement to start the season well than with a goal or two against his former club.Thousands of Liverpool fans upgraded their matchday last season. Learn moreOfficial premium experiences at Anfield are available now for the 26/27 Premier League season.
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