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Compared to the four goals and solitary assist he managed in 22 games for Liverpool, it’s safe to say Isak has refound his mojo. ??? OFFICIAL: Alexander Isak, Man of the Match for Sweden against Tunisia. pic.twitter.com/0GgGipfC71 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2026 Speaking to Sam Allardyce on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Liverpool legend Phil Thompson said: “He [Isak] needs to play football matches – he’s not played!” In total, Isak played 1,032 minutes for Liverpool last season as a combination of a lack of a real pre-season and a broken leg meant he was unavailable for selection more often than not.
“He’s not had enough games. He said: “The World Cup’s a good thing for him.
“He can really benefit from the games, because he’s not tired. He’s not fatigued, as he hasn’t done anything this season because of [the injuries].
