Sweden makes decision on Alexander Isak for World Cup play-offs

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Sweden and manager Graham Potter have reportedly taken a firm stance on Alexander Isak’s fitness ahead of their World Cup play-off matches. Image Credits: Imago Images Sweden and manager Graham Potter have reportedly taken a firm stance on Alexander Isak’s fitness just weeks before their World Cup play-off campaign kicks off, with the Liverpool striker still recovering from his leg fracture injury at a crucial moment for the national team’s hopes.

Having failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup through the regular group phase, Sweden now face the high-pressure route of the play-offs this March. “I hope they (Isak and Dejan Kulusevski) can play, but these are big injuries…It’s tough to come back from injuries like that by March, but there’s a chance.” “Yes, I have spoken to both of them.

They are working very hard at home in the club team in an attempt to play with us in March.” However, according to Swedish outlet VM Fotboll, the answer now appears to be no, with the expectation that Isak will not be included in the squad for the World Cup play-offs. They face Ukraine in a play-off semi-final in Valencia on 26 March at 20:45, a neutral-venue clash that will shape the mood around the entire Potter project.