Liverpool’s record signing has been declared fully fit ahead of Sweden’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
After sitting out the 3–0 defeat to Manchester City, Alexander Isak’s fitness became a hot topic once again. However, Sweden boss Graham Potter has now eased any concerns with a reassuring update.
Speaking at a press conference, Potter confirmed that the 26-year-old striker “has no problems” and is in good shape for the fixtures against Switzerland and Slovenia.
“Alexander is here. I’ve spoken to him briefly—he’s doing well and has no issues,” Potter told Fotbollskanalen.
It’s a much-needed boost for Liverpool after recent struggles in front of goal. Isak, who joined from Newcastle for a British record £125 million, was named on the bench against City but didn’t make an appearance as Arne Slot’s side suffered their fifth league loss of the season.
With the attack constantly reshuffled this campaign, Hugo Ekitike has stepped up impressively while Isak regains sharpness following a groin problem. Ekitike told The Telegraph that he and Isak can “definitely play together” in Slot’s system—a combination that has only been tested once so far, during the dominant win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Speculation over Isak’s fitness has drawn unnecessary criticism, with former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison joining Newcastle fans in questioning the Swede’s body language. But with Slot having confirmed before the City game that Isak had “only just returned to full training,” those doubts appear misplaced.
Sweden face Switzerland on Friday before hosting Slovenia next week, and Isak is expected to feature in both matches.
For Liverpool, the hope is that the international break helps him regain full match fitness and form—potentially reigniting the promising partnership with Ekitike that could yet light up Anfield.
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