Andoni Iraola is confident Alexander Isak will maintain his fine run of form as long as Liverpool keep creating chances for him.
Isak made it six goals in the Premier League this season as he netted the Reds' second in a 2-0 win over Brighton at Anfield.
He nudged in from close range after meeting Bradley Barcola's low centre.
The Sweden international has scored in three straight top-flight matches for the first time since January 2025, when he went on a run of eight consecutive games with a goal for Newcastle United.
Isak struggled for form last season following his record-breaking transfer from Newcastle, but Iraola feels the striker is getting back towards his best.
"Alex is threatening, especially if we can get him in those positions," said Iraola.
"In this case, it's a matter of [Barcola] winning the duel and being faster than the opposition to get us in that position.
"If we can put him in those positions, we can provide him [with] good crosses, good situations; he will score the goals."
Only Erling Haaland (nine) has scored more Premier League goals this season than Isak, who told Sky Sports: "The performance was really good against a really good team. The first half is what we want to be about: winning balls and the intensity."
Liverpool recorded their first Premier League home win since April (v Crystal Palace), ending a run of five without one (D4 L1), as Iraola picked up his first top-flight triumph at Anfield.
Yasin Ayari missed a great early chance for in-form Brighton, but Florian Wirtz's strike then deflected in off Pascal Gross.
Ayari hit the woodwork after Isak had made it 2-0, but Liverpool were relatively untroubled as they saw out the three points.
However, Wirtz did have to go off due to an ankle issue.
"Unfortunately, he had to leave the pitch with a small twist of the ankle," Iraola said of Wirtz.
"It doesn't look very bad, but we are playing every three days, so we need to see where he is."
Liverpool take on Chelsea in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, before facing Arsenal in the league next weekend.
Sydii
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Whenever Dominic Sabzo did not start Writz flourishes. Without Dominic Sabzo LFC is looking good. Sorry for hurting some LFC fans. I am LFC fan since 7 years old now 62.
Sozbo takes up Wirtz position which leaves a space in mid and since Macca can't cover the mid alone, the team usually gets exposed.
Adunoluwayemi
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Isak just need to learn positioning in the Box. he could have scored more goal yesterday but he positioned himself behind players. he should learn to stay in wide space
Sasabkotu
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kekez is a problem to Liverpool defense
As well as van dijk his legs are gone and he can’t even mark one and one. He’s the real problem at the defense but Liverpool are too ignorant to admit it.
Sasabkotu
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Whenever Dominic Sabzo did not start Writz flourishes. Without Dominic Sabzo LFC is looking good. Sorry for hurting some LFC fans. I am LFC fan since 7 years old now 62.
Spot on bro
NasBaba
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what is your point
maybe d 2 don't need to start game together.
Fapeklpsu
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That first half Liverpool looked solid in all cylinders. if that performance was repeated in the second half, we would have hit 4 past Brighton. All in all, good game lads
foabdeprty
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Whenever Dominic Sabzo did not start Writz flourishes. Without Dominic Sabzo LFC is looking good. Sorry for hurting some LFC fans. I am LFC fan since 7 years old now 62.
what is your point
Singapore1183229
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Whenever Dominic Sabzo did not start Writz flourishes. Without Dominic Sabzo LFC is looking good. Sorry for hurting some LFC fans. I am LFC fan since 7 years old now 62.
dehcepstu
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for life bro
Dehbciklpr
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kekez is a problem to Liverpool defense
idowucharles
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We are coming back slowly 🔥
Naeacklpru
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Liverpool at Anfield was a pivotal
boybiklorz
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good 👍 isak
Neebdmnpu
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Solid first half performance,the best is yet to come keep it up LFC
Yizbdemsty
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start of something special.... the way the team is slowly grooving again
Toaabnopu
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sure we just need good passer like mo Salah
daabikpu
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And so it begins...You boys have a gem on your hands👏👏👏