Alexander Isak (Newcastle United, Sweden)
August 2025
Alexander Isak has been drafted into Sweden’s squad despite refusing to play for Newcastle as he pushes for a Liverpool transfer. The striker has trained alone and hasn’t featured for Newcastle in pre-season or the Premier League. Sweden boss Jon Dahl Tomasson defended his call-up, calling Isak “a game changer” despite limited match fitness. Isak is unlikely to last 90 minutes but is expected to contribute in qualifiers, even as his Newcastle exile continues.