According to Liverpool's official website, Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler hopes that Wirtz and Isak will quickly regain their form in the new season and provide assistance to new manager Iraola.
Liverpool are about to usher in a new era under Andoni Iraola, and legend Robbie Fowler hopes that Wirtz and Isak can perform better in their second season after joining the club, relieving the pressure on the new manager.
Last summer, Liverpool broke the British football transfer record twice, making high-profile signings of two players. Neither player played in the team's first match of their US tour, a 4-2 victory over Sunderland, but they have since returned to training. Iraola has already shared his initial impressions of the two, stating they will be key to Liverpool's performance next season.
Both players underperformed last season, and Fowler hopes they can both break out in the 2026-27 season. Wirtz made 45 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions last season, scoring 6 goals and providing 7 assists. The German midfielder, valued at over $130 million, failed to meet fan expectations, and many believe he can make a breakthrough in his second season.
After signing Wirtz, Liverpool paid Newcastle United $166 million to bring in Isak. The Swedish striker was plagued by injuries last season, making 22 appearances and scoring only 4 goals, rarely playing a full 90 minutes. Isak participated in the World Cup this summer, and Liverpool fans are hoping he can stay healthy next season.
In an exclusive interview with Liverpool's official website, legendary striker Robbie Fowler said he hopes Isak can rediscover his form from his time at Newcastle. Fowler said, "I hope he can get back into form quickly. I admire his ability; he's a very impactful player, can score goals, and has all the qualities of a top Liverpool number 9."
"For some reason, his physical condition wasn't ideal when he first joined Liverpool. Just when we were about to see him perform at his best, he got injured. It was really unlucky. "I'm still cautious about the preseason. I hope he can complete the entire preparation period well. As a striker, it's very important to regain his physical condition and match feel as soon as possible. So I'm happy to see him back now and able to participate in the mid-to-late preseason preparations."
“He needs to get to the level we expect through the preseason. I think he is an excellent player, a top striker, and he will definitely score goals. We saw his ability at Newcastle, where he changed the outcome of many games and scored a lot of goals. We hope he can perform like that at Liverpool.”
Fowler then spoke about Wirtz for the new season, admitting that the German player didn't perform at his best last season. Fowler said, "To be honest, he's a very good player, and we definitely didn't see his best last year. Wirtz has many strengths; he's technically excellent and has a high football intelligence. But last season, 'struggling' might not be the most accurate word. He didn't adapt to the Premier League as quickly as we expected. He's a fantastic player; we saw his superb technique during his two years under Alonso."
If Isak can stay healthy and in top form, Wirtz would be the perfect partner behind or beside him, capable of providing through balls and comfortable passes to Isak to score. Hopefully, they can both deliver the performances we expect.
