Liverpool striker Isak expected Newcastle abuse, says Iraola

Yahoo Sports·August 23, 2026 at 7:48 PM+16

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Andoni Iraola insisted Alexander Isak was not affected by the hostile reception from Newcastle fans despite his misfiring display in Sunday's 2-2 draw at St James' Park.Isak was subjected to deafening boos and labelled "greedy" in an x-rated chant that was given repeated airings by Newcastle fans through his first return to Tyneside since joining Liverpool last year.

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