Sweden boss Graham Potter issues Alexander Isak fitness update after Liverpool absence

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Graham Potter has provided a positive injury update on Alexander Isak ahead of Sweden’s World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Slovenia. He was called up to the Sweden squad ahead of the City game, and Liverpool will invariably hope he can build some fitness before returning to the club next week.

Isak’s fitness has been a recurring issue for Liverpool since his deadline-day arrival from Newcastle United. Isak was used sparingly in Sweden's World Cup qualification campaign (Image: Getty Images) He arrived on Merseyside lacking fitness and was unable to play until the Reds’ Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on September 17.

Isak has yet to play 90 minutes since his record-breaking transfer and has not scored a Premier League goal for Liverpool. Asked about Isak’s fitness levels before the defeat against City, Slot told Sky Sports: “For me, he is in the end stage of his rehab.