Sweden FA make Alexander Isak fitness decision

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The Sweden Football Association has made a decision regarding Alexander Isak's fitness and his participation in upcoming matches. Following a disrupted pre-season marked by individual training and a nearly four-month absence from competitive games before his record £125 million transfer to Liverpool, Isak has been carefully managed by Liverpool manager Arne Slot to regain full match fitness. Slot has gradually integrated Isak into the team, with cautious and deliberate minutes totaling 312 across six appearances, including four starts, resulting in one goal and one assist.

Sweden's national team manager, Jon Dahl Tomasson, praised Slot’s handling of Isak’s return to peak physical condition and noted clear progress in the striker’s fitness and form. Tomasson acknowledged that while Isak has not yet completed a full 90-minute match for Liverpool, he is visibly improving and contributed significantly with an assist in a recent game. This measured approach aligns with Sweden’s plans as they prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Kosovo.

The Sweden FA's decision to include Isak in the national squad reflects confidence in his ongoing recovery and readiness to contribute despite his recent fitness challenges. The careful fitness management aims to ensure Isak can perform effectively at both club and international levels as he builds up his match sharpness.