Alexander Isak insists Liverpool are heading in the right direction despite their 3-2 pre-season defeat to Monaco at Anfield on Sunday, with the striker pointing to his own improving sharpness as evidence that the new-look side is finding its rhythm. Isak opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a composed finish, his second goal in as many pre-season appearances, before a combination with Florian Wirtz doubled Liverpools lead on the half-hour. Aleksandr Golovins penalty and Mika Biereths equaliser set the stage for Paris Brunners late headed winner that snatched the result for Monaco.The Swede struck an upbeat tone about his own fitness trajectory when speaking after the match.I feel good, I feel good, he said. Every game hopefully should take me to a better fitness level, so thats what Im working towards. I think today felt better than last game and hopefully the next game feels better than today. Thats what pre-season is for, building, and thats what we have to keep doing.Isak also addressed the slight confusion surrounding Liverpools second goal, which both he and Wirtz appeared to claim. I think we agreed, me and Flo, that we both got a touch on the ball, Isak said. But obviously I dont know who got the first one or the last one. It felt like I was on the ball. I dont really know.On returning to Anfield in front of the clubs supporters for the first time this summer, Isak was straightforward in his assessment.It was good. Really nice to be back at home, back in front of the fans and get some more minutes into the legs. So that felt good.Asked about his relationship with new manager Andoni Iraola and the mood inside the dressing room, the striker gave a picture of a group focused on being ready when the Premier League season begins.Really good. I feel like the spirit is good in the group and were all working hard to make things work. Were going to make sure that were ready for the start.Liverpools next pre-season outing is away at Crystal Palace on August 12. Topics Alexander Isak Liverpool F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Liverpool 2-3 Monaco: Report, result and goals as Reds let two-goal lead slip Mitch Fretton 9th August, 2026 Liverpool vs Monaco: Confirmed line-ups as Iraola takes charge at Anfield for first time 101 GreatGoals 9th August, 2026 Liverpool v Monaco: Expected line-ups, preview, stats and where to watch as Iraola makes Anfield bow Jon Fisher 8th August, 2026 Liverpool agree to sign Barcelona defender Araujo on loan Mitch Fretton 7th August, 2026 Mohamed Salah: Trabzonspor seal Liverpool icon on free transfer Jon Fisher 6th August, 2026 BREAKING: Salah in talks to sign for Trabzonspor Tom Rostance 4th August, 2026
