Alexander Isak has arrived at Liverpool with all the subtlety of a fireworks show on New Year’s Eve. The 25-year-old striker, signed for a British record £125 million, is expected to feature at Turf Moor against Burnley. After weeks of transfer saga theatre—complete with cliffhangers, dramatic music, and Newcastle refusing to play him—Isak now finds himself in the most-watched debut slot in English football.
A slow burn debut for a fast striker
Joe Cole, never shy of a hot take, thinks Liverpool will keep the Swede on a leash. Translation: don’t expect Isak to barrel through Burnley’s backline from the first whistle. More likely, he’ll be the late-game grenade, unleashed when defenders’ legs are jelly and minds are mush. And honestly, that might be the smartest move. Liverpool are flying, Hugo Ekitike is scoring for fun, and there’s no need to chuck £125 million straight into the fire.
Author’s opinion: Patience is the real weapon
Let’s be real—Liverpool fans want instant fireworks. They’ve seen the clips: Isak galloping through La Liga defenses, gliding past keepers like they were cardboard cutouts. But the Premier League is a different jungle. Burnley away is less about artistry and more about mud wrestling. Slot easing him in feels like a sensible strategy. The Reds don’t need panic buys or panic starts—they need sustained brilliance, and Isak can deliver that if he’s managed carefully.
What comes next for Liverpool’s record man Alexander Isak
Isak already got his first minutes of the season in Sweden’s defeat to Kosovo, which at least proves his legs still work. Against Burnley, he’ll likely enter around the 70th minute, with the script practically written: the record signing charging onto the pitch, Turf Moor groaning, and Liverpool supporters sharpening their TikToks for the “Isak Era.”
If Liverpool plays it smart, Alexander Isak won’t just be a headline—he’ll be a saga worth watching all season.
