Alexander Isak breaks silence on Liverpool conspiracy theory after transfer

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Alexander Isak has responded to a conspiracy theory that Liverpool instructed Sweden to limit the club's new signing's playing time during World Cup qualifying matches.

Following his move from Newcastle, Isak joined Jon Dahl Tomasson's squad for the team's crucial fixtures against Slovenia and Kosovo.

Due to his recent limited match fitness, the striker wasn't expected to feature from the start in either Group B encounter.

After remaining on the bench throughout the 2-2 stalemate away to Slovenia, he was introduced for merely 18 minutes in Kosovo, where he faced hostility from the home crowd.

We need everything we can ever find as quickly as possible, and Alexander Isak is one of the best players in the world."

The forward finally entered the action in the 72nd minute, taking the place of former Newcastle teammate Anthony Elanga, but couldn't inspire a comeback as Sweden endured a costly defeat that left its qualification hopes for next summer's tournament hanging by a thread.

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Jon Dahl Tomasson has suggested he could only play Isak for a certain number of minutes.

Niva subsequently suggested that Liverpool had stipulated Isak could feature for no longer than 20 minutes, though he acknowledged: "That is speculation on my part and I don't know."

When questioned about the 20-minute restriction after the match, Isak responded: "Not that I know of.

He said he played what he could."

Post-match, Isak addressed his contentious exit from Newcastle, asserting "not everyone has the whole picture."

He said: "I can't control everything that is said or written, but I'm glad I became a Liverpool player