Gary Neville's Alexander Isak prediction failing to come true as record signing faces crunch period

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlexander IsakLiverpool forward Alexander Isak has not gotten going yet since his $169 million (£125 million) deadline day transfer from Newcastle United, which left Gary Neville fearfulSky Sports pundit Gary Neville.(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)So far in a Liverpool jersey, Alexander Isak has scored just one Premier League goal since his $169 million (£125 million) deadline day transfer from Newcastle United.But with Mohamed Salah now at AFCON, there could be a chance for the Liverpool number nine to play a more central role in the coming weeks as he faces a crucial period in the early part of his Anfield career.Isak still needs to gain sharpness and get up to speed with the demands of playing for Arne Slot's team, but the Swede's quality is undeniable. As Gary Neville said in the summer, he should be a perfect signing — and that is still the case.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah was left in tears as Liverpool teammate inflicted AFCON agony"If Isak comes in, they're going to score an absolute bucket load of goals," Neville said on his Sky Sports podcast at the end of August."The two games they've just played — they have a right battle at St James' Park and to come out of there with a victory was incredible."To [win against Arsenal], that must give them massive confidence.

If they can get Isak and [Marc] Guehi through the door, they're two starting players.MILAN, ITALY - DECEMBER 09: Alexander Isak of Liverpool FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Liverpool FC at Stadio San Siro on December 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. He's a real player.

He's the one player I've seen give [William] Saliba and Gabriel and Virgil van Dijk a real hard time over the last couple of seasons."He's really caused them problems. He's a different-level player.