{"id":263631,"date":"2026-09-20T19:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T19:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/20\/better-than-isak-szoboszlai-why-liverpool-star-is-now-iraolas-best-player\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T19:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T19:10:11","slug":"better-than-isak-szoboszlai-why-liverpool-star-is-now-iraolas-best-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/20\/better-than-isak-szoboszlai-why-liverpool-star-is-now-iraolas-best-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Better than Isak & Szoboszlai: Why Liverpool star is now Iraola’s best player"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the final game before the extended international break, Liverpool<\/a> secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth this afternoon to extend their unbeaten start.<\/p>\n

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Andoni Iraola<\/a> secured all three points on his first return to the Vitality Stadium after leaving the Cherries to take up the manager\u2019s role on Merseyside this summer.<\/p>\n

Alexander Isak<\/a>\u2019s effort in the 57th minute was enough to secure all three points and ensure the Reds remain unbeaten in the Premier League in 2026\/27.<\/p>\n

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After netting the winner during the clash with Marco Rose\u2019s men, it\u2019s no surprise to see the Swedish international receiving most of the plaudits from supporters and pundits.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Isak is looking back to his best after Bournemouth<\/strong>
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There\u2019s no denying many Liverpool fans were left wanting more from Isak after last season, as he only netted three league goals during his injury-hit debut campaign at the club.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s taken time to settle into life on Merseyside and make the desired impact, but it looks as though the 26-year-old is starting to get back to the levels which saw them pay \u00a3125m for his signature.<\/p>\n