Alexander Isak endures nightmare return in first match for THREE MONTHS as Liverpool's new £125m signing is booked and Sweden suffer surprise defeat by Kosovo
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Alexander Isak made a noteworthy return to the Sweden national team after a four-month absence, coming on as a substitute in the 72nd minute during the UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Kosovo on 8 September 2025. This match marked his first appearance for Sweden since a prolonged period of absence, indicating his reintegration into the national squad ahead of important qualification games.
Isak, who transferred to Liverpool earlier in 2025 for a British-record fee of £125 million, had been missing from starting lineups in recent international matches, including previous World Championship qualifiers where he was either benched or not selected in the starting eleven. Despite this, his substitution against Kosovo highlights a step towards regaining full match fitness and form at the international level.
However, following his international involvement, there are concerns about his availability for upcoming Liverpool matches, with reports suggesting he is now rated doubtful for the next two league fixtures due to developments during the international break. This raises questions about the potential impact of international duty on his club fitness and readiness.
Isak is a key figure in both his club and national team setups, known for his goal-scoring abilities and prominence since debuting for Sweden in 2017, where he became the youngest goalscorer in the nation's history. His return to the national team is significant for Sweden's ambitions in the World Cup qualification campaign, where his presence could bolster the attacking options for the team.
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