Alexander Isak plan emerges as Liverpool transfer target agrees to play again

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Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has backed his choice to include Liverpool target Alexander Isak in his squad.

The 25-year-old's selection for upcoming games against Slovenia and Kosovo raised eyebrows, given he hasn't featured in a Premier League game for Newcastle this season.

Following his absence from Newcastle's preseason tour, Isak was left to train alone when Eddie Howe's squad returned to Tyneside.



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James' Park through Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike, but goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Will Osula made it 2-2.

The Reds snatched all three points in the 100th minute of the game thanks to a goal from Rio Ngumoha.

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Isak hasn't played for Newcastle this season?

Isak also sat out the season opener against Aston Villa, which finished goalless, while continuing to push for his departure from the club.

The former Blackburn boss, Dahl Tomasson, remained diplomatic regarding the circumstances surrounding one of his key attackers but lauded the striker's abilities.

"It is very difficult to have a clear opinion about the situation.

His selection for Sweden means he's agreed to play again, albeit not for Newcastle.

But it's his form in England that's really caught the eye; Isak has scored 62 goals in just 109 games since joining Newcastle from Real Sociedad three years ago.