Sweden are in ‘continuous dialogue’ with Liverpool over Alexander Isak’s injury as they hope to get him back for the World Cup.
That’s according to ‘national team manager’ Stefan Pettersson, whose comments in a press release have been relayed by Fotboll Direkt.
Isak faces the rest of the season on the sidelines after suffering a leg fracture in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
The Swedish striker was injured in a challenge from Micky van de Ven while in the process of scoring the winning goal in the game. The Dutchman clashed into the striker as he took his shot, with Isak needing to be helped from the pitch by Liverpool’s medical staff as a result.
Liverpool have since confirmed that he suffered a leg fracture as a result of the challenge. The 26-year-old is set to be out for a few months, perhaps until the end of the season.
It’s a frustrating moment for the striker. He had already spent time out injured in October with a groin injury that he was yet to full recover from.
Now his hopes of going to the World Cup, which Sweden are yet to qualify for, are in jeopardy. Graham Potter’s side are in the play-offs in March after finishing bottom of their group in qualifying.
They would have been relying on Isak for those games. Instead, they’re now anxiously waiting on his recovery progress at Liverpool. On that front, Petersson says the dialogue will be open.
“It is of course very sad for Alexander Isak,” he said.
“We feel great sympathy for him and hope for a good and quick rehabilitation. Alex is receiving good help and good conditions in Liverpool. We have a continuous dialogue with both the club and him.
“There is ongoing contact between the parties and after the operation has now been carried out. Our medical team, led by national team doctor Jonas Werner, is following the progress of the rehabilitation process.”