The Reds entered the clash against Ipswich under pressure to perform after failing to secure a win in their opening two matches of the campaign. The intent to start aggressively was evident from the first whistle, as Isak found the net twice within the first ten minutes to silence the home crowd. It was a clear manifestation of the tactical work carried out on the training ground, as the visitors looked to exploit transitions and catch the newly-promoted side off guard during the early exchanges.
“Obviously we were waiting for the first win and we were talking about starting the game good, which we haven’t done recently,” Isak explained. “That was perfect for us to get two quick goals. I think we’re starting to get the way that we want to play and be offensive and attack the defence. I think we showed that today. We scored two and we could have scored more.”