Alexander Isak makes first appearance of the season

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Alexander Isak has made his first appearance of the season, having last played on May 25 in what proved to be his final game for Newcastle United.

The 25-year-old completed a £125m move to Liverpool on deadline day but had endured a disrupted summer.

He began pre-season carrying a thigh injury and later took a voluntary absence in an effort to push through his transfer from St.

James’ Park.

As a result, he missed Newcastle’s preparations and the opening three league matches of the new campaign before sealing his switch to Anfield.

Isak was included on the bench for Sweden’s opening European qualifier against Slovenia last Friday, though manager Jon Dahl Tomasson opted not to introduce him.

Tomasson has stressed the importance of prioritising Isak’s long-term fitness, with the Swedish FA in close contact with Liverpool to carefully manage his return.

“He is so happy to be here, he is so happy to play, so I think that tells you a lot?

He really likes being in a group,” Tomasson said.

“Of course, his form is what I said the other day, normally in pre-season you play plenty of games, plenty of training but that is not the case?

So we, of course, have a plan but he is smiling and he is happy to be here.

“No instruction [from Liverpool], we always have good connections with a lot of clubs, I have spoken to the manager?

Our doctor has spoken to their doctor.

“Our physio Ben (Rosen) has spoken to their physio and the physical department at Liverpool

And normal communication we have with each club, it is quite honest.”

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