Alexander Isak has left the Sweden national team camp due to a minor injury. The striker, who scored in the 2-1 Nations League win over Romania on Friday, has returned to his club Liverpool for assessment and rehabilitation. Both the Swedish Football Association and Liverpool confirmed the news in separate statements.
The issue is a thigh problem deemed minor, but it rules Isak out of Sweden's three remaining Nations League fixtures against Poland, Bosnia & Herzegovina and the return match with Romania. Both national team and club medical staff will collaborate on his recovery. "It was a real stamp. Those of you who have played might know that it takes a few minutes before it lets go, but it was okay," Isak told reporters after the Romania game, where he also suffered a toe injury.
Sweden, now on a two-game winning run after Monday's 3-1 victory over Poland, will rely on other attacking options. Viktor Gyökeres, who scored the winner against Romania and a goal against Poland, is ready to lead the line. The national team faces Bosnia & Herzegovina away on Saturday as part of a recent run of two wins from their last five matches.
For Liverpool, the aim is to have Isak, who has four goals in seven appearances this season, fit for the key Premier League clash with Manchester City on October 11th. Manager Andoni Iraola has previously expressed a desire to see more from his striker in general play, a sentiment Isak agrees with.
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