Overview
- Graham Potter said Alexander Isak is available but not ready for two 90-minute games and will have his minutes managed.
- The Sweden boss confirmed Isak will not start Saturday's qualifier in Geneva, pointing to a likely substitute role against Switzerland.
- Isak has been sidelined with a groin issue since October 22 against Eintracht Frankfurt and was an unused substitute in Liverpool's loss at Manchester City.
- Since his September switch from Newcastle for a British-record £125m, Isak has started six matches for Liverpool and scored once.
- Sweden are fourth in their qualifying group after three defeats in four and need wins over Switzerland and Slovenia to keep their World Cup hopes alive.