The reason Alexander Isak missed Sweden’s latest World Cup qualifier

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Alexander Isak has missed another match in a season that has so far seen him struggle to gain consistency. Why Alexander Isak didn’t play for Sweden If Isak were to have been booked, he would have been suspended for Sweden’s one-legged World Cup play-off semi-final in March.

Explaining his decision, Potter said he didn’t want his players to be playing within themselves: “[It’s] not an ideal situation. Usually supporters would be pleased that a Liverpool player hasn’t been over-exerted during an international break, but in this case, Isak could have done with the game time.

“It’s probably most frustrating for the player himself when you feel like you can’t be there and have an impact, but I try to be positive and now I’m healthy. “I feel like my body was good after the match.” During that match, Isak came on to partner goalscorer Benjamin Nygren up front in Potter’s 4-4-2 setup and according to Fotbollskanalen “looked eager to play” but “it didn’t lead to any major opportunities being created.” Per FotMob, the Liverpool striker had 13 touches – one in the penalty area – but failed to attempt a single shot on goal in his half-hour on the pitch.