Alexander Isak, who Liverpool acquired on the last day, is anticipated to start on the bench for Sweden in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Friday. This strategy comes after manager Jon Dahl Tomasson promised to keep a close eye on the striker’s health following his acquisition.
Isak sealed a British-record move from Newcastle United on Monday, becoming Liverpool’s final recruit of the summer 2025 transfer window. In an attempt to speed up things, the 25-year-old skipped preseason training and the first three Premier League games of the new season, so it was a move he had to push for.
Fitness worries arise from a lack of match practice if the Reds’ new No. 9 is brought back too soon, especially since his international team still has the final say in the matter during the September break.
Aftonbladet reports that he would only be used as a substitute, if at all, in the Blue and Yellow’s World Cup qualifying match against Slovenia on Friday, suggesting that Sweden is being cautious as promised.
Rather, Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal and Anthony Elanga of Newcastle United, who usually plays as a winger, will start as an attacking tandem.
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Dahl Tomasson, the manager of Sweden, had clarified throughout the build-up: “Have you seen his face? I saw him smiling. I believe that says a lot about him because he is so delighted to be here and to play. He enjoys being in a group a lot.
Naturally, his form is what I mentioned the other day; typically, during preseason, you play a lot of games and train a lot, but that isn’t the case. Can he play for ninety minutes then? Obviously not.
Will we engage in foolish behavior with Alex?
No, we won’t engage in foolish behavior with Alex. Naturally, we have a plan, but he is grinning and content to be here.
“I spoke with the manager, and we always have good connections with a lot of clubs, so there was no instruction (from Liverpool).” Their doctor has had a conversation with ours.
“Our physiotherapist Ben Rosen has had a conversation with their physiotherapist and the Liverpool physical department. Additionally, our regular correspondence with each club is quite truthful.
Isak might make his Liverpool debut under Arne Slot on Sunday, September 14, when they visit Burnley, if he recovers from the international break unscathed.
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