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Alexander Isak Makes First Appearance Since £125m Liverpool Move in Sweden’s Defeat

With no pre-season behind him, Sweden limited his minutes for fitness reasons ahead of his return to Liverpool training.

Overview

  • The 25-year-old completed a British-record £125 million transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool on deadline day.
  • Isak came on in the 72nd minute in Pristina, received a booking after a clash with Fidan Aliti, and Sweden lost 2-0 to Kosovo.
  • Reports from the match noted a hostile reception as Isak was booed, and he registered multiple shots without scoring.
  • Sweden coach Jon Dahl Tomasson said Isak had only three training sessions and no pre-season, explaining his limited use after being an unused substitute versus Slovenia.
  • Isak said “not everyone has the full picture” of his move and that he is happy to be a Liverpool player, with his debut timing to be assessed as he joins training before the Burnley trip.