Alexander Isak plan revealed as manager fires dig at Newcastle after Liverpool transfer

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As a result, he went nearly four months without playing before making his return for Sweden during the September international break.Isak was left unused for his nation's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia, before featuring as a 72nd minute substitute in their 2-0 defeat to Kosovo.READ MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold agreement reached as Liverpool sent clear messageSince then, he has made six appearances for Liverpool - with four of those coming from the start - but with the Reds managing his minutes carefully, Isak has featured 312 minutes and returned one goal and one assist.The striker admitted that he is still building his way back up following his disjointed summer when speaking after Liverpool's loss to Chelsea.But he is set for further game-time during the October international break after being included in the Sweden squad to face Switzerland and Kosovo in their latest World Cup qualifiers.Tomasson has admitted he does not yet know whether or not Isak will be fit enough to complete a full 90 minutes for Sweden during the break, but insists the striker has made good progress in comparison to his last international call-up."I don't know, to be honest, as he hasn't played 90 minutes yet," he said."But one thing I know is that he looks better than a month ago, which is normal. He also made an excellent assist this weekend (against Chelsea)."I don't know if it's a long way (until he is back to his best), but we're getting closer, as you need six weeks in a pre-season."First you play 45 minutes, then 60 minutes, 75 minutes and 90 minutes.

That's normal."Whether it will be 90 minutes also depends on the matches, so I can't give a good answer about that."We need to look at the players individually and we get data from the clubs regarding what the players can do physically and whether they can play 90 minutes or not twice."I think Alexander is a good example in terms of how Liverpool have handled him in an excellent way."Normally, you need a six-week pre-season and then another three weeks to really be at your best."He has his own pre-season and plays competitive games. It's a tough way to get fit, but they've handled it well."I think he has done very well.

When you come to a new club it is normal that it can take time to interact with the new team-mates."He is doing his pre-season with competitive matches and I think he and Liverpool have handled it very well."If you look at the way he plays, the way he moves is top class. I still think he is very good."Meanwhile, Tomasson also fired a dig at Newcastle, who he played for himself during his own playing days, as he pointed out how their contrasting treatment of Yoane Wissa in comparison to Isak came back to bite.The DR Congo international joined the Magpies in a £55m deal from Brentford on transfer deadline as one of two replacements for Isak, having also endured a disjointed summer as he too looked to force through a transfer.But the 29-year-old is yet to play for his new club having picked up a knee injury during the September international break, and is not expected to return until November."We can't change the situation (with Isak)," Tomasson said.