Liverpool star Alexander Isak's fresh embarrassment as nightmare World Cup scenario emerges

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballAlexander IsakLiverpool striker Alexander Isak and Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres are almost certain to miss out on the World Cup after Sweden were beaten by Kosovo on Monday evening06:57, 14 Oct 2025Updated 07:01, 14 Oct 2025Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres' Sweden are almost certainly out of the running for next summer's World Cup after a crucial home defeat to Kosovo. Over half of their 13 shots on Monday evening were courtesy of Isak and Gyokeres.The Arsenal star had one close-range shot saved and another narrowly missed the mark.

Meanwhile, Liverpool's record-signing enjoyed an impressive six attempts on goal, all inside the box, with two hitting the target.Isak's best opportunity came just shy of 15 minutes from the end. Isak squandered a great opportunity, striking wide from about 10 yards out after a great cross from Gustaf Lagerbielke.Despite this, it was Gyokeres who bore the brunt of the criticism, with Arsenal fans expressing their dissatisfaction with his performance.

It's almost like playing with 10 men."@Kvvazii added: "Watching Gyokeres right now and he's actually making me count the days of Havertz's return ffs."As for Isak, after a summer disrupted by his transfer saga, it's understandable that some Liverpool fans are relieved that he may have an extended break."I for one am happy Sweden won't qualify for the World Cup. Full rest and pre-season for Isak next summer should make up for the disgusting way Newcastle treated him this summer," said @total_slotball.But, not all fans share this sentiment. @Opresii said: "No World Cup for ISAK [crying animal gif]."Both Gyokeres and Isak have had shaky starts to the season at their new clubs.