Former Liverpool star has Alexander Isak 'worry' before World Cup - 'I don't believe it'

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They are in the same group as the Netherlands and Japan, meaning the Liverpool striker will come up against Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo, but not Wataru Endo, who has pulled out of the tournament through injury.But Smicer says Isak would be better having a full summer to get up to a proper fitness level ahead of the next Premier League campaign following an injury-disrupted first season at Anfield."To be honest, I'd prefer if Isak wasn't playing in the World Cup," Smicer told Casinostugan."He should have two or three weeks of rest after the season and then start a six-week preparation for next season. I think that's what he was missing this season: being fit for Liverpool.

He probably had a little rest after the season and then started his training camp with Sweden before the World Cup.Alexander Isak will be in action for Sweden during the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)"Maybe the training camp helps him a little bit, but I don't think he'll be a hundred per cent fit for the World Cup."The advantage is that he'd be fresh because his body is not tired, but I don't know if his body is ready for a hundred per cent effort. Then he can have a rest and join the Liverpool training camp before the season."On the other hand, I would like to see him scoring goals because I still believe we bought the right player and he will score many goals for Liverpool.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

I pray he will be okay and have a good World Cup for his confidence."It's difficult because all the players going far in the World Cup won't have a lot of pre-season training sessions, which is a worry. They won't have a lot of pre-season training sessions, so that's a little bit worrying."Liverpool.com says: Sweden is unlikely to be at the World Cup for long, even if it gets out of the group.