Sweden explain decision as Liverpool star Alexander Isak overlooked again

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballAlexander IsakAlexander Isak watched from the bench as Sweden drew 1-1 at home to Slovenia in their final World Cup qualifier, with the Liverpool striker yet to start a game since October 22Liverpool star Alexander Isak was an unused substitute for Sweden on Tuesday in order to avoid a potential ban. Isak, 26, watched from the bench in Stockholm as his country snatched a late 1-1 draw with Slovenia and wrapped up their miserable World Cup qualifying campaign.It marked the third consecutive game that Liverpool's £125million signing hadn't been named in the starting line-up.

A second yellow or a sending off would've resulted in him being banned for the match on March 26.READ MORE: I have one worry about Alexander Isak at Liverpool - it isn't a new problemREAD MORE: Alexander Isak makes telling admission on horror Liverpool start after scoring just onceSweden chief Stefan Patterson told Sportbladet: "We are getting some supplementary letters from FIFA and UEFA about these things. But it is clear that it can have an impact."Will Alexander Isak come good for Liverpool?

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