Liverpool given fresh Alexander Isak fitness update as £125m star prepares for Reds debut after British record move from Newcastle

After months of speculation, Isak finally swapped Newcastle United for Liverpool in a British record deal worth £125 million ($169m). Now, attention has turned to when he will make his Reds debut. The striker was an unused substitute in Sweden's 2-2 draw with Slovenia on Friday but the 25-year-old could be back playing very soon.

"He [Isak] had only done three training sessions with the team," Tomasson told Viaplay after the game. "No pre-season with the team and of course no playing time. The risk is probably a bit too great to use him today (Friday)."

As Tomasson alluded to, Isak has not had the benefit of a pre-season campaign, partly due to going on strike at Newcastle to force through a Liverpool move. Despite that, it seems a Liverpool debut will not be too far away as he aims to hit the ground running at the Reds, potentially starting with a trip to Burnley next Sunday.

Sweden are now preparing to face Kosovo in their next 2026 World Cup qualifier on Monday night. When asked if the former Real Sociedad man could play in that game, Tomasson added, "Hopefully, hopefully. As a game-changer."