Alexander Isak jets in to start work for Liverpool amid death threat drama in Sweden – just 24 hours after playing for his country
Alexander Isak has taken part in his first training session with Liverpool since sealing his British record transfer to Merseyside last week.
Having been included in Sweden’s squad for their World Cup Qualifiers against Slovenia and Kosovo, the 25-year-old linked up with his new team-mates on Wednesday.
And Isak appeared in great spirits at the Reds’ Melwood training ground for his first session under new boss Arne Slot as he beamed with a huge grin.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool’s new No 9, who netted an impressive 23 Premier League goals last term, will be fit enough to start at Turf Moor against Burnley on Sunday after refusing to take part in Newcastle United’s pre-season.
He was nevertheless deemed in good enough to condition to feature off the bench for his national side as they suffered a humiliating 2-0 loss against 10-man Kosovo on Monday.
With Sweden already two goals down, Isak was introduced with 20 minutes to go in a desperate bid to get back in the game.
Alexander Isak has taken part in his first training session with Liverpool since sealing his British record transfer
The Swede appeared in great spirits at Melwood after jetting in from Sweden this week
It remains unclear whether Isak will be deemed fit enough to feature against Burnley at the weekend
The former Real Sociedad man was however unable to get the Swedes back in the game in a loss which leaves them in danger of missing out on next summer’s World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada.
More to follow.
