Overview

• The 26-year-old wore the armband in Solna and played 90 minutes in Sweden’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying loss to Switzerland, his first full match since May.
• Swedish media reaction was split, with Svenska Fans giving him 1/5 while Expressen highlighted his speed, invention and a driving run that nearly produced an assist.
• Isak has one goal and one assist in six Liverpool outings as Arne Slot manages his minutes following a disrupted pre-season.
• Liverpool’s center-forward role is being contested, with Hugo Ekitike scoring five in 10 and starting the club’s first five Premier League wins, while Isak led the line in the last two league defeats.
• Isak confirmed he has not contacted Eddie Howe after leaving Newcastle, and Howe has said their relationship changed once the striker went on strike before his deadline-day move worth about £125m.