Alexander Isak explains decision as Liverpool fans notice something at World Cup

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlexander IsakAlexander Isak has been representing another nation at the World Cup this summer despite appearing for Sweden - who qualified for the last 32 after a draw with JapanAlexander Isak has been representing Sweden at the World Cup in North America(Image: Europa Press via Getty Images)Alexander Isak has been looking impressive at the World Cup - despite Sweden scraping through to the knockout stage - but fans have noticed something unusual about the forward's appearance.The Reds' record signing scored a beauty against Tunisia in Sweden's first game, collecting the ball on the left wing before cutting in and blasting past the Tunisia goalkeeper. Sweden went on to lose to Holland before drawing with Japan to secure passage to the last 32.Having arrived from Newcastle last summer after a lengthy transfer saga, the Swede endured a tough first year at Anfield - made worse by breaking his leg - and fans are hoping this World Cup campaign will give him a springboard into next season, when he'll play under new head coach Andoni Iraola.As impressive as he's looked on the pitch, fans couldn't help but notice something odd about his boots.

Isak has been sporting Adidas Adizero boots in North America, but has chosen to have the Eritrean flag on the right boot.The reason is quite simple, while Isak was born just 5km north of Stockholm in the Swedish town of Solna, his parents were born in Eritrea, a one-party state in the Horn of Africa.Isak has chosen to keep the flag on his boot as an homage to his family heritage, having traveled to Eritrea to meet fans in the past.Alexander Isak has been representing Eritrea on his boots at the World Cup(Image: (Photo by Icon Sport))Speaking to Alan Shearer during his time with Newcastle, Isak explained his relationship with Eritrea, saying he wants to give the country an idol.He said: "Even though I grew up in Sweden, there is a big Eritrean community. I was always around, and raised, in that type of environment."I haven't been there many times lately, but last time I was there, it was a really good experience.

I don't think there are too many idols they have within the sports world.”Isak and Sweden teammate Anthony Elanga had an awkward moment in Thursday night's draw with Japan - which sealed their path to the knockouts.Elanga admitted after the game that he didn't realize a draw would be enough to seal a spot in the last 32, shouting to his teammates: "Come on, we can go for more!".That didn't go down too well with Isak, who said after the game: "He got a little scolded by me there. He was a little frustrated at the end of the match, and you can understand that now."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Alexander Isak