Liverpool’s record signing has been declared fully fit ahead of Sweden’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
After sitting out the 3–0 loss to Manchester City, Alexander Isak’s fitness had once again become a topic of speculation. However, Sweden manager Graham Potter has delivered a reassuring update that will calm any concerns among Liverpool fans.
Speaking at a press conference, Potter confirmed that the 26-year-old striker “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 doing well, has no issues,” the national team boss told Fotbollskanalen.
Isak’s clean bill of health a boost for Liverpool
The news comes as a welcome relief after a difficult spell in front of goal for the Reds.
Isak, who arrived from Newcastle in a British-record £125 million transfer, was named among the substitutes at the Etihad but didn’t feature as Liverpool suffered their fifth league defeat of the season.
Arne Slot has already had to rotate his forward line several times this term, with Hugo Ekitike stepping up impressively while Isak continues to regain full fitness following a groin injury.
Ekitike recently told The Telegraph that he and Isak can “definitely play together” in Slot’s setup — a combination that has only been tried once so far, in the emphatic win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Despite Slot clarifying before the City game that Isak had “only just returned to full training,” the striker has faced unfair criticism from some quarters, including former Liverpool man Don Hutchison, who questioned his attitude and body language.
Looking ahead
Sweden face Switzerland on Friday and Slovenia next week, with Isak expected to play in both fixtures.
For Liverpool, the hope is that the international break allows the forward to regain full match sharpness and return ready to make an impact. If he hits top form, his partnership with Ekitike — which has already shown real promise — could be key to reigniting the Reds’ attack at Anfield.
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