When only days remain until the transfer window closes, the question still lives: Where will one of Sweden’s best strikers play football this fall?
Alexander Isak, who has a contract with Newcastle by 2028, wants to leave the club. According to media data, a bid from Liverpool Nobbats and Isaac have accused Newcastle in an Instagram post for broken promises. Coach Eddie Howe has confirmed that the Swedish star is not training with the team.
Next Friday, Sweden starts the World Cup qualifier, against Slovenia away. In a situation where Dejan Kulusevski, another of Jon Dahl Tomasson’s key player, is long -term injured, says the union captain of Alexander Isak:
– It is not a perfect situation, a perfect situation is when a player trains and plays with his club and has completed a whole pre -season.
He says it never Was relevant not to bring the striker in the squad.
– We have spoken several times. Mentally he is strong, he is professional and he can change a match for us. But if he can play 90 minutes? No. Of course not.
Tomasson does not want to comment on the turbulence in Newcastle.
– We should be very careful about drawing hasty conclusions, because we do not have the whole picture, but what I can guarantee is that he is a good guy.
Have you given Isaac any advice in this situation?
– Isaac is smart, smarter than I think.
However, Alexander Isak is not the only national team player who is in a strange situation.
Neither Victor Nilsson Lindelöf has been playing football since last spring, because he is still clubless after leaving Manchester United.
In the fall of the center, it was never relevant to be involved in Slovenia and Kosovo.
– He still doesn’t have a club, but hopefully he will soon have it so he can train well, get good preparation and be ready for next time, says Jon Dahl Tomasson and adds:
– He is very upset about this and so am I. But there is nothing we can change.
In Nilsson Lindelöf’s absence, Isak Hien will be the team captain.
So missing does Long -term injured Dejan Kulusevski also. Recently, The Guardian wrote that the Tottenham star will be gone year out. Jon Dahl Tomasson says he doesn’t know whether it is true or not.
– His rehabilitation goes well and he follows his plan. He is in a good place mentally, although it is obviously also difficult. He wants to be here and make Sweden proud.
– How long it takes for him I am not the right man to answer. I have no idea.
Despite two heavy players and a star striker who is not a hundred percent match, Jon Dahl Tomasson is in good courage and finds comfort in the fact that none of the aforementioned players were included when Sweden defeated both Hungary and Algeria in early summer.
– In March and June we also missed many players, but Sweden still looked like Sweden. It was clear what we wanted to do.
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Despite the challenges, Tomasson remains optimistic. The team’s resilience in the face of adversity will be a key factor in their upcoming matches.
Key Players’ Status: A Rapid Glance
To understand the context of the upcoming World Cup qualifier, here’s a summary of the key players and their current situations:
| Player | Club Situation | Impact on National team | Tomasson’s Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Isak | Uncertain – Wants to leave Newcastle, not training with team. | Likely not match-fit for 90 minutes. A key striker. | “mentally he is strong,he is professional and he can change a match for us.” |
| dejan Kulusevski | Long-term injured for tottenham. | Misses the beginning of the World Cup qualifier. | “His rehabilitation goes well and he follows his plan.” |
| Victor Nilsson Lindelöf | Clubless after leaving Manchester United. | Not available for selection. | “He still doesn’t have a club, but hopefully he will soon have it…” |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the current situation with Alexander Isak?
Alexander Isak, Sweden’s star striker, wants to leave Newcastle United but remains under contract.He is currently not training with the team, raising concerns about his match fitness for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
Will Dejan Kulusevski play in the World Cup qualifier?
Dejan Kulusevski is long-term injured and will miss the beginning of the World Cup qualifier. The exact timeline for his return is uncertain.
Why is Victor Nilsson Lindelöf not playing for Sweden?
Victor Nilsson lindelöf is currently without a club, having left Manchester United. As a result, he is not available for selection for the upcoming matches.
What is Sweden’s qualification path for the 2026 World Cup?
Sweden is competing in the qualifying group, facing Slovenia, Kosovo, and Switzerland. They are aiming to finish in the top positions to secure a spot in the World Cup 2026. The qualifiers are played in the autumn of 2025. More information on the format is in the article.
