Liverpool forward Alexander Isak was pleased to score his first goal since returning from injury in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Anfield.
The Sweden international made his fifth appearance after recovering from ankle surgery and opened the scoring by controlling an Alexis Mac Allister shot before finishing past the goalkeeper.
Andy Robertson doubled the lead, and although Daniel Munoz pulled one back, Florian Wirtz sealed the victory in stoppage time.
The result moves Liverpool up to fourth, eight points clear in the race for Champions League qualification.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Alexander Isak said: “Yeah, of course, Crystal Palace are a good competitor and never an easy game. I think we played well in big parts of the game and maybe it shouldn’t have had to be that nervy at the end. We played well and really good from the lads as well to manage to get the third.
“For sure. Crystal Palace are one of the most difficult teams to score against and create chances. I think we showed we’ve got the quality – we’ve just got to keep this form. I felt like that shot was not going in so I kind of intercepted it and it became a good touch. Then I managed to put it into the back of the net.
The former Newcastle United forward added: “For sure. I’ve been battling getting back to full fitness and obviously scoring a goal is probably the best way to finding your form again. Obviously I’m really happy.”
On the Player of the Match performance by goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, he said: “I think he did absolutely brilliantly. It’s never easy to come in, especially in a position like him where you have to be ready but it’s not often you get the chance.
“It’s really big from him to be able to put on a performance like this. I think he deserved a clean sheet. But a really big performance from him.
“Yeah, for sure. It’s still obviously really tight in the table and anything can happen but I think we’ve put ourselves in a good position to attack these last couple of games.”
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