Overview

• Sweden’s FA terminated Jon Dahl Tomasson’s contract with immediate effect after a 1-0 loss to Kosovo, leaving the team bottom of Group B with one point from four qualifiers.
• Alexander Isak played the full 90 minutes in defeats to Switzerland and Kosovo without scoring, registering limited impact in Gothenburg against Kosovo.
• After the Kosovo match, Isak described Sweden’s situation as a crisis and said players must take responsibility, insisting he expects more from himself.
• Liverpool’s £125m signing has one goal in six appearances as manager Arne Slot manages his minutes and stresses the need for the striker to build sharpness and understanding with new teammates.
• Public scrutiny has intensified, with fans voicing concern on social media, while some analysts suggest that if Sweden fall short of the World Cup, a full club pre-season could aid Isak’s integration at Liverpool.