Overview
- Isak made a late substitute appearance for Sweden in the 72nd minute against Kosovo, his first minutes since late May, and received a yellow card in a 2-0 defeat.
- Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson said he initially withheld Isak due to only three training sessions with the squad and considered playing him a risk.
- Tomasson confirmed Sweden’s medical staff consulted Liverpool’s team on Isak’s condition, with no instructions issued on whether to play him.
- Reports indicate he is unlikely to start for Liverpool against Burnley or Atletico Madrid, with a possible first start suggested for the Everton match.
- Liverpool signed Isak from Newcastle for a reported £125m after he missed pre-season and trained away from the first team, creating early opportunities for Hugo Ekitike, who has three goals and an assist in four games.