Overview
- Sweden coach Graham Potter confirmed Isak was not selected for the March 26 World Cup playoff against Ukraine, with a potential final on March 31.
- Arne Slot said Isak should be available for next month’s Champions League quarter-final versus Paris Saint-Germain, though he has not rejoined full team training.
- The Liverpool manager cautioned that Isak will be used for minutes rather than starts initially and that his best form is more likely next season.
- Liverpool have kept Isak at the AXA Training Centre over the break, where he has progressed to running on grass as he nears the end of formal rehab.
- With Isak out, Potter backed Viktor Gyokeres to lead Sweden’s attack, while Liverpool manage the record £125m signing’s phased return.