Liverpool’s record signing has been declared fully fit ahead of Sweden’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
After missing the Reds’ 3–0 loss to Manchester City, Alexander Isak’s fitness had once again come under scrutiny. However, Sweden boss Graham Potter has now provided a reassuring update that should calm any concerns among Liverpool fans.
Speaking at a national team press conference, Potter confirmed that the 26-year-old “has no problems” and is in good shape for the matches against Switzerland and Slovenia.
“Alexander is here. I spoke to him briefly. He’s feeling good, no issues,” Potter told Fotbollskanalen.
The news will be a huge relief for Liverpool after their recent struggles in attack.
Isak, who joined from Newcastle for a British record £125 million, was on the bench at the Etihad but didn’t play as Arne Slot’s side suffered their fifth league defeat of the campaign.
With the forward easing his way back from a groin injury, Slot has frequently rotated his attacking options, with Hugo Ekitike stepping up impressively in recent weeks.
Ekitike told The Telegraph that he and Isak can “definitely play together” in Slot’s system — something that has only been tested once this season, during the emphatic win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Concerns over Isak’s fitness have sparked unnecessary criticism, with former Liverpool player Don Hutchison joining Newcastle supporters in questioning his attitude. But given Slot confirmed before the City game that Isak had “only just returned to full training,” those claims seem misplaced.
Sweden face Switzerland on Friday and Slovenia next week, with Isak expected to feature in both games.
Liverpool will hope the international break helps the striker regain full match sharpness and rediscover his best form — potentially reigniting the exciting partnership with Ekitike that could prove vital in the weeks ahead.
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