Alexander Isak's Newcastle return was painful - but Andoni Iraola has more issues to solve

'Isak, ole, ole, ole,' chanted the away end after the late penalty, but this was an underwhelming start for both Liverpool and their striker

Andoni Iraola was speaking after Liverpool rescued a point from a 2-2 draw with Newcastle United at St James' Park

As expected, Isak received a hostile reception from the Newcastle fans all afternoon, though it appeared he was about to have the chance to silence the boo-boys in second half stoppage time.After Lewis Hall was adjudged to have brought down Victor Munoz in the area, Liverpool were awarded a penalty and with Mohamed Sal

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Liverpool last-gasp penalty spares Andoni Iraola's blushes in frantic Newcastle draw  GB News

Newcastle fans directed X-rated chants at their former striker who made his first comeback to St James’ Park since his messy exit to Liverpool last summer

Liverpool inflicted all-time Premier League nightmare on Newcastle – but Alexander Isak goal might be worse  talkSPORT

Andoni Iraola Increases Demands for Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz in 2026–27  Sports Illustrated

There are reunions that players relish. Alexander Isak’s return to St James’ Park on Sunday will not fall into that category. Newcastle supporters will make their feelings known and there is little he can do to influence that. His task is simpler. Concentrate on becoming the player Liverpool believed they were signing,