Overview
- Isak made a roughly 30‑minute substitute appearance in Sweden’s 4-1 loss to Switzerland, his first outing since a groin injury on October 22, and said his body reacted well.
- Graham Potter confirmed the striker is not ready for two full matches in quick succession and plans a longer run-out for him against Slovenia on Tuesday.
- Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is easing Isak back after four missed games and an unused-sub stint at Manchester City, with potential contention for Nottingham Forest if he comes through the break unscathed.
- The £125m deadline‑day signing from Newcastle has started few games and scored once for Liverpool after a disrupted summer in which he trained alone to force the move.
- Sweden sit bottom of their World Cup qualifying group but retain a Nations League playoff route, increasing scrutiny over how Isak’s minutes are managed by country and club.