Liverpool defeated Southampton 2-1 in the third round of the 2025/26 English League Cup, thanks to goals from Isak and Ekitik. Liverpool striker Isak expressed his joy at scoring his first goal for the club and believes he is now in a position to at least make an impact.

Chiesa took the ball in the 43rd minute and passed it back directly. Isaac seized the opportunity and shot the ball into the net, helping Liverpool take the lead 1-0.

In the 76th minute, Endo made a mistake when clearing Southampton's corner kick, and then Shay Charles volleyed in the goal, helping Southampton equalize the score at 1-1. In the 85th minute, Chiesa received Robertson's pass and crossed from the penalty area, and Ekitik pushed the ball into the empty goal, helping Liverpool take the lead again at 2-1.

In the end, Liverpool eliminated Southampton 2-1 at Anfield.

The 26-year-old Isaac joined Liverpool at the beginning of this month and made his debut in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid.

Isaac said in an interview, "I am very happy to play again and score my first goal for Liverpool at Anfield. It feels great, including this victory, so it is a wonderful day. I should have seized the opportunity before, but this is also the situation that strikers face. Sometimes they miss opportunities, but they also turn some opportunities into goals."

"I think the most important thing was to shake off the mistakes and be ready for the next opportunity. I just tried to play to my ability and not think too much. I had confidence in myself and believed that everything would go well. As long as the opportunity came, I would seize it. That's my mentality, so I'm very happy to score a goal."

Isaac continued, "I feel good now. I think every game I participate in is very helpful to me and can help me get into a better state, and my condition is getting better and better."

"I think it's not just a physical thing, but also a combination of the game. I feel good, at least I can make a difference on the court."