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Alexander Isak fires back at Newcastle icon Alan Shearer – ‘A bit irrelevant’

Alan Shearer suggested that Alexander Isak should have insisted on taking Liverpool's late penalty in the 2-2 draw against Newcastle last month, having been given a hostile reception

By Felix Keith · Mirror

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 4:14 PM

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Alexander Isak dismissed Alan Shearer's comments urging him to take a late penalty against Newcastle as irrelevant.
Liverpool earned a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on August 23 after Dominik Szoboszlai converted a late spot-kick.
Isak clarified that Szoboszlai was the designated penalty taker and decisions are internal team matters.

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Liverpool striker Alexander Isak responded to Alan Shearer's criticism regarding his decision not to take a late penalty against Newcastle United on August 23. Following a hostile reception at St James' Park, Liverpool secured a 2-2 draw courtesy of Dominik Szoboszlai's late spot-kick.

Speaking to Swedish outlet Fotbollskanalen, Isak labeled Shearer's comments as irrelevant and stated penalty duties are team decisions. The 27-year-old forward has scored four goals in five Premier League matches this season under Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.

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Alexander Isak fires back at Newcastle icon Alan Shearer – ‘A bit irrelevant’

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