Alexander Isak has raised concerns over his fitness at the World Cup after he was seen training on his own ahead of Sweden's second game, with an update having now been provided
16:02, 19 Jun 2026
Sweden's forward #09 Alexander Isak (C) gestures during a training session ahead of Sweden's FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas stadium in Frisco on June 18, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)
Alexander Isak has raised concerns over his fitness at the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)
Fears over Alexander Isak’s fitness have been allayed after the Liverpool striker trained on his own at the World Cup.
Isak started Sweden’s opening game at the tournament against Tunisia as he looked to be putting a difficult first season at Anfield behind him. The 26-year-old made just 22 appearances for the Reds following his record-breaking move from Newcastle, with just 13 of those coming from the start.
Liverpool fans will have been left concerned, though, after Isak trained away from the rest of his international teammates on Wednesday, with Sweden preparing for its second group game against the Netherlands on Saturday.
However, reports indicate there are no issues facing the Swedish squad ahead of the weekend, with an insider from the camp dismissing concerns over Isak.
“Everyone is training and there are no problems,” Sweden’s press officer told Fotbollskanalen.
“The plan is for everyone to train hard. Yesterday there was training three days after the match and then there was a small individual programme towards the end.
“Today we are going into the preparations for the next match. Then the plan is for everyone to be involved."
MONTERREY, MEXICO - JUNE 14: Alexander Isak (9) of Sweden celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup First Stage Group F match between Sweden and Tunisia at Estadio BBVA (Monterrey Stadium) in Monterrey, Mexico on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Juancho Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Alexander Isak made an impressive start to his World Cup against Tunisia(Image: Getty Images)
Isak will be aiming to start once again as he looks to continue his fine start to the World Cup. He scored and added two assists as Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in its opening game.
He and his teammates are unlikely to have it as easy against the Netherlands, with Isak coming up against his fellow Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo.
A win for Sweden would take it through to the knockout stages of the tournament, while the Dutch are looking for their first win after being held to a 2-2 draw in their opening game against Japan.
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Speaking after his side’s opening win, Isak said (via the Sweden Herald): "This effort means a lot. It's a different environment here because we're playing for Sweden, for our homeland.
"It feels incredible. There are many of us who are World Cup debutants, and to be able to debut in this way is a bit surreal, actually."
Liverpool.com says: Fingers crossed, Isak can stay fit throughout the World Cup. Having won that opening game against Tunisia, it looks like a good bet that Sweden will at least make it to the knockout stages now.
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The last thing Liverpool will want is him returning with any sort of injury or fitness issues. After last season, it’s vital that he gets a proper pre-season into his legs, and we can hopefully see the player that the club went so big on.