Graham Potter provides a fitness update on Alexander Isak following his absence from the Liverpool match.
Liverpool’s record signing has received an all-clear on his fitness ahead of Sweden’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
After missing the 3–0 defeat to Manchester City, Alexander Isak’s absence sparked fresh rumours about a possible injury setback.
However, Sweden manager Graham Potter has now eased concerns with a positive update. Speaking at a press conference, he confirmed that the 26-year-old striker is “doing well” and “has no problems” before their games against Switzerland and Slovenia.
“Alexander is here. I spoke to him briefly. He’s feeling good and has no issues,” Potter told Fotbollskanalen.
A timely boost for Liverpool
That’s encouraging news for Liverpool after a tough run in front of goal.
Isak, who joined from Newcastle for a British record £125 million, was on the bench at the Etihad but didn’t feature as the Reds suffered their fifth league defeat of the campaign.
Arne Slot has had to constantly reshuffle his attack this season, with Hugo Ekitike stepping up while Isak regained full fitness from a groin injury.
Ekitike recently told The Telegraph that he and Isak can “definitely play together” under Slot — a partnership only tested once this season in the emphatic win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Some pundits, including former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison, have questioned Isak’s attitude and body language, but those claims seem misplaced given Slot confirmed he had “only just returned to full training” before the City match.
What’s next
Sweden face Switzerland on Friday before hosting Slovenia next week, with Isak expected to feature in both fixtures.
For Liverpool, the focus will be on getting their star forward back to full match sharpness. If Isak can rediscover his rhythm after the break, it could reignite the attacking link-up with Ekitike that many fans are eager to see flourish at Anfield.
