Sweden boss reveals Alexander Isak international plan after Arne Slot talks
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Image Credits: Imago ImagesSweden boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has shared his thoughts on Alexander Isak as the new Liverpool striker prepares to make his first appearance since May.
Tomasson revealed he has already been in contact with Liverpool manager Arne Slot following Isak’s £125million deadline-day transfer from Newcastle United to discuss plans for the forward.
Isak ended a summer-long transfer saga on Monday night after completing his medical on Merseyside, becoming the most expensive player in British football history.
Following the completion of his long-awaited move to Anfield, the 25-year-old immediately flew out to join up with the Sweden national team.
After training with his international teammates on Tuesday, Alexander Isak is now in contention to feature on Friday when Tomasson’s side face Slovenia in a World Cup qualifier.
“I saw him smiling, have you seen his face?
He is so happy to be here, he is so happy to play, so I think that tells you a lot,” Tomasson said.
“He really likes being in a group.
“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 is he able to play 90 minutes.
Of course not.
“Are we going to do stupid things with Alex?
No, we are not going to do stupid things with Alex.
“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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