The misery continues for Alexander Isak | OneFootball

Alexander Isak scored what proved to be his final Newcastle United goal on 4 May 2025, a penalty at Brighton in the Premier League.

In the six and a half months that have followed, the striker has scored only one goal for club and/or country.

On 23 September 2025 against second tier Southampton, Alexander Isak on target as Liverpool scrambled a lucky 2-1 League Cup victory.

During these past six and a half months, we also saw the Sweden star make a £130m switch to Liverpool, going on strike, refusing to train or play for Newcastle United, in order to force a move.

Everybody wanted to talk about how this would ruin Newcastle’s hopes of success.

Nobody really talking about how this refusing to play or train might impact Alexander Isak himself.

Nor indeed, how it could harm Liverpool or Sweden.

Well, the misery continues for Alexander Isak and the teams he plays for (every so often…)

Last night, Alexander Isak came off the bench on 62 minutes when Switzerland went 2-1 up in this latest World Cup group qualifier against Sweden. Isak helped to turn that 2-1 scoreline into a 4-1 hammering by the final whistle. The Liverpool striker totally anonymous and contributing nothing positive.

Since Alexander Isak scored that single goal when scrambling a 2-1 win over Southampton, Sweden and Liverpool have played 13 matches between them that Alexander Isak could have played in, if willing and available.

Pretty stark findings when you realise that in the 13 matches, between them, Sweden and Liverpool have lost 10 of the 13, only three wins.

Last night’s match saw Anthony Elanga play the first 78 minutes and Emil Krafth remain on the subs bench.

The result leaves Sweden with an embarrassing one point from five group games and only a win over Slovenia on Tuesday will prevent them finishing bottom of the group.

However, the only silver lining for the United pair and their former club teammate, is that results have meant that Sweden’s past Nations League results have seen them fluke a place in the World Cup play-offs in March.

Alexander Isak talking to Sportbladet about his injury and fitness situation after Sweden’s 4-1 hammering by Switzerland:

“It was about half an hour [I got in this match].

“It felt okay.

“I feel like the reaction was good after the match in my body.

“Hopefully I can play properly in the next match [against Slovenia on Tuesday].

“It’s always frustrating when you’re injured. Regardless of whether it’s one match or more. It’s always worst for the player himself.

“It hasn’t been optimal. But when I’m on the field, I don’t give myself any excuses. I always want to play my game and perform.

“But yes, it’s hard to be away and not be able to help and contribute. Now I’m back and I’m positive. There’s not much that’s easy in football. But with experience you learn to deal with things.