Swedish media send clear message to Andoni Iraola after Alexander Isak performance for Sweden

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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool striker Alexander Isak has been praised by Swedish media for his part in the country's World Cup opener against TunisiaAlexander Isak played a starring role as Sweden produced a statement performance in their World Cup opener. His strike partnership with Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres could also bode well for a possible pairing with Hugo Ekitike for the Reds.“The plan was that we [Isak and Gyokeres] could be the difference and counter,” Isak said after Sweden’s win.

His contributions were key as Sweden “crushed” their opponents, who had not conceded a goal in World Cup qualifying.The Liverpool star was named man of the match after scoring Sweden’s second goal of the night from distance at the end of a counter-attack. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageWith six minutes remaining, Isak flicked on a free-kick into Mattias Svanberg’s path, who “scored immediately” after being introduced as a substitute.

It was mentioned that the Liverpool striker had overcome “an injury-plagued season” to score his first World Cup goal in the 30th minute.Tunisia were said to have “lost the ball at a cost” just before the hour mark as Isak recovered possession to set up Gyokeres’ goal. However, Isak received “the highest rating” as the outlet also credited the striker for his part in the move that led up to Sweden’s opener from Yasin Ayari.Summarising Isak’s display, the publication wrote: “The attacking star was involved in four goals and showed he is back in earnest after injuries and poor form.”Buy Blood Red, our monthly Liverpool FC print publication for just £3.50 by clicking hereEngland's 2026 World Cup kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.