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Set for new season Isak is ready for preseason with Liverpool and will get minutes in Sunday's friendly against Leeds United, according to coach Andoni Iraola. "Yes, my idea is for Ryan, for Florian,...

Impact Isak put together a productive World Cup campaign, consistently generating chances and finishing with one goal and three assists while creating seven scoring opportunities, despite Sweden's tournament ending with a heavy defeat to France. His expected appearance against Leeds United will mark the start of his Liverpool preseason following a post-tournament break, with the club likely to ease him back into action as preparations ramp up for the 2026/27 Premier League season. If he stays healthy, Isak is expected to take on a bigger role after Hugo Ekitike (Achilles) suffered a long-term injury.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Best World Cup Goals: The Top 50 Goals Of The Tournament

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JULY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Best World Cup Goals: The Top 50 Goals Of The Tournament

World Cup ends against France Isak logged two shots (one on goal) during Sweden's 3-0 loss to France on Tuesday.

Impact In terms of shots on goal for the World Cup, Isak was consistent, logging either one or two each game. Unfortunately for him, competing against a top France was an insurmountable challenge that abruptly ends his WC campaign. Even though Isak logged only one goal, the striker averaged a 1.00 G/A using chance creations. With seven created, he logged three assists, boosting some of his relatively proven teammates like Anthony Elanga, Mattias Svanberg and Viktor Gyokeres. France game aside, Isak's updated form is decently high; so ideally for the forward's club Liverpool, he will be in better shape a season after his record signing.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

All 215 World Cup Group Stage Goals, Ranked From Best To Worst

Get caught up with every goal from the 2026 World Cup from best to worst.

JUNE 28 • FOX SPORTS

All 215 World Cup Group Stage Goals, Ranked From Best To Worst

Decoy for Sweden's goal Isak generated two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Japan.

Impact Isak played 90 minutes in the final World Cup group stage game, and this was the first game that he failed to have a goal involvement despite having two shots on target. The striker was used as a decoy for Anthony Elanga to find the far corner of the goal. His strike for the far corner looked as if it could have been headed into the goal, and therefore the keeper couldn't react, and therefore Elanga found the corner. He has created seven chances across the three group stage games, creating three assists and he scored his only goal in the opening game.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up lone goal Isak assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 5-1 defeat against Netherlands.

Impact Isak provided the assist for Sweden's only goal of the match as they were entirely outplayed. Isak was actually reasonably productive whenever he got on the ball, but he was just limited as Sweden's midfield was totally dismantled. Isak is up to two goal contributions in two matches in the group stage.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

INSTANT REACTION 🚨 FIFA World Cup Now reacts to Sweden’s 5-1 win vs Tunisia, previews USA-Australia

INSTANT REACTION 🚨 FIFA World Cup Now reacts to Sweden’s 5-1 win vs Tunisia, previews USA-Australia

JUNE 15 • FOX SPORTS

Alexander Isak came to play in his first FIFA World Cup match 🇸🇪

Alexander Isak came to play in his first FIFA World Cup match 🇸🇪

JUNE 15 • FOX SPORTS

Can't give it away to Gyökeres and Isak there 🇸🇪

Can't give it away to Gyökeres and Isak there 🇸🇪

JUNE 15 • FOX SPORTS

Sweden vs Tunisia Extended Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Sweden vs Tunisia Extended Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JUNE 15 • FOX SPORTS

Viktor Gyökeres connects with Alexander Isak to double Sweden’s lead over Tunisia 🇸🇪

Viktor Gyökeres connects with Alexander Isak to double Sweden’s lead over Tunisia 🇸🇪

JUNE 15 • FOX SPORTS

Alexander Isak opens his FIFA World Cup account and it's 2-0 Sweden!

Alexander Isak opens his FIFA World Cup account and it's 2-0 Sweden!

JUNE 15 • FOX SPORTS

Alexander Isak scores Sweden’s second goal, extending lead over Tunisia | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Alexander Isak scores Sweden’s second goal, extending lead over Tunisia | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JUNE 15 • FOX SPORTS

Runs rampant in Tunisia fixture Isak scored one goal and assisted twice from three shots (two on target) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 win versus Tunisia.

Impact Isak was on fire in the opener and played a part in three of the five goals, doubling his team's lead in the first half with an accurate shot from an angled position, which was poorly deflected by Abdelmouhib Chamakh, ending up in the bottom corner. He teed up Viktor Gyokeres after stripping an opponent near the box and assisted Mattias Svanberg with a subtle touch on a set piece in the second half. He was the runner-up in attempts on his side. He's off to a great start in the World Cup after a disappointing and injury-ravaged season at Liverpool, during which he posted just three goals and one assist in 23 appearances (12 starts).

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Tuchel hopeful England World Cup star Elliot Anderson 'stays humble' amid links with British record transfer to Man City

Nottingham Forest star nears a sensational British-record move to Manchester City. The 23-year-old is expected to be a cornerstone of the Th...

JUNE 11 • goal

Thomas Tuchel hopeful England World Cup star Elliot Anderson 'stays humble' amid links with British record transfer to Man City

Grading The Best Deals Of The 2026 Summer Transfer Window So Far

Throughout the summer window, we will be grading every done deal as it happens, letting you track the big winners — and losers — of transfer...

JUNE 5 • FOX SPORTS

Grading The Best Deals Of The 2026 Summer Transfer Window So Far

Viktor Gyokeres deserves more credit! Graham Potter highlights Arsenal striker's 'incredible impact' despite criticism and defends Alexander Isak's debut Liverpool season

Graham Potter has leapt to the defence of his star striking duo Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak, insisting that both players remain elite...

JUNE 5 • goal

Viktor Gyokeres deserves more credit! Graham Potter highlights Arsenal striker's 'incredible impact' despite criticism and defends Alexander Isak's debut Liverpool season

6 Problems New Liverpool Manager Andoni Iraola Must Solve

These are the most most pressing items for new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.

JUNE 4 • FOX SPORTS

6 Problems New Liverpool Manager Andoni Iraola Must Solve

Expected to start on left wing Isak has been named in Sweden's World Cup squad and is expected to start on the left wing under coach Jon Dahl Tomasson, arriving at the tournament after a difficult first season a...

Impact Isak managed just three goals and one assist across 21 appearances in all competitions this season, a frustrating return for a player of his quality, but a stunning goal against Norway in the World Cup warm-up suggests he is hitting form at exactly the right time. His pace, technical ability and composure in front of goal make him one of the more dangerous wide attackers at the tournament when fit, and his ability to cut inside from the left and combine with Viktor Gyokeres in the final third gives Sweden a genuinely unpredictable attacking partnership. The World Cup represents the ideal stage for the 26-year-old to rediscover the form that made him one of Europe's most sought-after forwards, and a fully fit Isak is one of the more exciting attacking options available to manager Jon Dahl Tomasson this summer.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool opens talks with Andoni Iraola to become the coach

A person with knowledge of the situation has told the Associated Press that Liverpool has begun negotiations with Andoni Iraola to take over as the coach

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Liverpool wants to play aggressive soccer and Iraola could be the perfect fit

The search is on for the next Liverpool coach after Arne Slot was fired a year after winning the Premier League

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Arne Slot fired as Liverpool manager a year after winning Premier League title

Liverpool has fired manager Arne Slot at the end of his second season in charge and a year after leading the team to the Premier League title

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Bench option Isak (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Brentford.

Impact Isak is back in the team Sunday despite his doubtful tag, as the forward earns a spot working from the bench. He hopes to see some time on the field to end his rough first campaign with the team, only available for 14 games (eight starts) while recording three goals and one assist.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Trains partially, still doubtful Isak (undisclosed) completed parts of the training session and remains a doubt for Sunday's season finale against Brentford, according to coach Arne Slot. "Alex trains for the firs...

Impact Isak had been ruled out of Friday's defeat against Aston Villa with a minor issue, but his partial involvement in training is an encouraging development heading into the final fixture of the season. The Swedish striker's situation has been carefully managed throughout the campaign given the cumulative toll of missing pre-season and subsequently breaking his leg, and the club will assess how he responds before making a final call on his involvement against Brentford. Getting him some minutes before the season ends would also be beneficial heading into the World Cup with Sweden this summer.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for season finale Isak (undisclosed) is expected to train with Liverpool next week and could return for next Sunday's season finale against Brentford, according to coach Arne Slot. "Yes, there will...

Impact Isak had been ruled out of Friday's 4-2 defeat against Aston Villa with a minor issue, with Cody Gakpo continuing in the number nine role in his absence. The Swedish striker's situation has been complicated throughout the season by a lack of pre-season preparation and the subsequent leg fracture. Isak has a chance to play the final game of the Reds' season, although the focus for him now is to be fully fit for the World Cup with Sweden.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE