As per the latest injury news, Liverpool star Alexander Isak has left the Sweden camp early with a minor knock. He will now fly home for treatment. This comes just weeks before a big Manchester City game.
Alexander Isak withdraws from Sweden squad after minor injury
Isak played all 90 minutes and scored for Sweden in their 2-1 win over Romania on Friday. As reported by ESPN, he will now miss three more Sweden games over the next two weeks. These are against Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Romania.
The Reds confirmed the news in a short club statement. Isak will return home “due to a minor injury,” the club said. He will now be checked by medical staff at the AXA Training Centre. This cautious approach fits his injury record last season. It shows the club are unwilling to risk their main striker.
Isak’s stats for the 2025-26 season at Liverpool, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists
Premier League 14 3 1
EFL Cup 1 1 0
UCL 7 0 0
A season already shaped by fitness setbacks
Isak’s time at Liverpool has not been smooth so far. A serious ankle injury kept him out for months during his first season at the club. Before that layoff, he had made only 10 league starts and scored three goals. Those numbers show how much football he has missed since he arrived from Newcastle. Former Liverpool boss Arne Slot spoke openly about that blow at the time. He called it a“big, big, big disappointment”for the player and the team.
That memory is likely shaping how carefully Liverpool are handling this new knock. A small issue today could turn into a longer spell on the sidelines if his return is rushed. Isak has looked lively in recent weeks, both for his club and his country. The club will not want to lose that form over one hasty call. Sweden manager Graham Potter has also spoken about bringing him back gradually, rather than risking another setback.
Back at club level, that good form is backed by real numbers. Isak has scored three goals in Liverpool’s first four league games this season. Two of those came within the first 10 minutes during a 2-0 win at Ipswich. That was new manager Andoni Iraola’s first win since taking charge this summer.
Isak has said he feels good about his start to the campaign and just wants to keep that rhythm going. Iraola shares that view too, saying the striker looks “in a really good place” physically. He added that Isak is understanding the number nine role better each week.
What this means for Liverpool’s next Premier League test
Liverpool are back in Premier League action against Manchester City on October 11. Isak’s fitness will be watched closely before that game. Iraola builds his attack around Isak’s smart movement and high press up front. Losing him for even a match or two can change how the team creates chances.
In tactical terms, Isak likes to drop deep and link up play rather than stay pinned to the last defender. This gives Liverpool a different attacking shape than a more direct striker would offer. Without him, Iraola may turn to Hugo Ekitike or another forward option to lead the line.
Resting Alexander Isak this week still looks like the wiser choice, even if it feels frustrating in the short term. A short break now beats a longer spell on the sidelines later in the season. Liverpool fans will simply hope history does not repeat itself.
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