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Alexander Isak returns to Liverpool due to minor injury from international duty

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Alexander Isak returns to Liverpool due to minor injury from international duty

Summary

Alexander Isak is returning to Liverpool after suffering a minor injury while playing for Sweden. The striker scored in Sweden’s 2-1 victory over Romania in the Nations League and completed the full match. Liverpool confirmed that Isak will not participate in Sweden's remaining fixtures during the international break and will be assessed by the club's medical staff. Isak has had a strong start to the season but missed much of his first season with injury.

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Status Watch

•Isak sustained a minor injury while on international duty.
•He played a full match and scored in Sweden's win over Romania.
•He will not play in Sweden's remaining international fixtures.
•Isak will be assessed at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre.
•He is expected to be available for Liverpool's next match on October 11.

Latest Updates

12:03 PMESPN Soccer — Liverpool's Isak out of Sweden camp with injury
11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool handed Alexander Isak injury concern as striker leaves Sweden camp
10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Isak returns to Liverpool after sustaining knock in Sweden game

What they're saying

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Alexander Isak is returning to Liverpool after sustaining a “minor injury” on international duty. The striker scored and played the full 90 minutes in Sweden’s 2-1 victory over Romania in the Nations League on Friday.
— Yahoo Sports

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Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has withdrawn from the Sweden squad with a minor injury and will return to his club for further assessment.The 27-year-old will miss Sweden’s remaining Nations Leagu...
— Yahoo Sports