Alexander Isak has declared himself fully fit and prepared to play the entire 90 minutes as Sweden gear up for their upcoming international clash with Switzerland.
The Liverpool striker, who made a high-profile move from Newcastle United during the summer transfer window, has endured a somewhat unsettled start to life at Anfield, largely due to a disrupted pre-season caused by the complexities surrounding his transfer negotiations.
Since his arrival at Liverpool, Isak has featured in four matches but has yet to complete a full game, with manager Jürgen Klopp opting to substitute him in each appearance as part of a careful integration plan.
The 26 Year-old has shown flashes of his quality in front of goal, but his minutes have been managed cautiously as he works toward full match sharpness. Similarly, his involvement with the Swedish national team has been limited during the last international window, he made just a brief Last-minute appearance, further highlighting the cautious approach taken by both club and country to preserve his fitness.
However, ahead of Friday’s encounter with Switzerland, Isak sounded confident and optimistic about his readiness to play a full game if required. Speaking to the media, he said: “I think I’m ready. We’ll take it one game at a time, but I am prepared to play 90 minutes if necessary.”
His statement will come as a boost to Sweden, who are eager to see their star striker regain top form and rhythm after a challenging summer. Fans will be hoping that this marks the start of Isak’s full return to peak condition.
