Overview
- Sweden manager Graham Potter said Isak is available but not conditioned to play two 90‑minute games in quick succession.
- Isak was named on the bench against Switzerland with Potter indicating he would play some part in the qualifiers.
- The striker has started six games for Liverpool with one goal after a £125m deadline‑day move from Newcastle.
- He sustained a groin injury on October 22 against Eintracht Frankfurt, missed four matches, and was an unused substitute at Manchester City.
- Andy Cole urged patience with Isak after a disrupted pre‑season, while former Newcastle executive Amanda Staveley backed him to do well at Liverpool.