Liverpool\u2019s record signing has received an all-clear on his fitness ahead of Sweden\u2019s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n
After missing the 3\u20130 defeat to Manchester City, Alexander Isak\u2019s absence sparked fresh rumours about a possible injury setback.<\/p>\n
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 \u201cdoing well\u201d and \u201chas no problems\u201d before their games against Switzerland and Slovenia.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlexander is here. I spoke to him briefly. He\u2019s feeling good and has no issues,\u201d Potter told Fotbollskanalen.<\/p>\n
A timely boost for Liverpool<\/p>\n
That\u2019s encouraging news for Liverpool after a tough run in front of goal.<\/p>\n
Isak, who joined from Newcastle for a British record \u00a3125 million, was on the bench at the Etihad but didn\u2019t feature as the Reds suffered their fifth league defeat of the campaign.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Ekitike recently told The Telegraph that he and Isak can \u201cdefinitely play together\u201d under Slot \u2014 a partnership only tested once this season in the emphatic win over Eintracht Frankfurt.<\/p>\n
Some pundits, including former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison, have questioned Isak\u2019s attitude and body language, but those claims seem misplaced given Slot confirmed he had \u201conly just returned to full training\u201d before the City match.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s next<\/p>\n
Sweden face Switzerland on Friday before hosting Slovenia next week, with Isak expected to feature in both fixtures.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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