Alexander Isak ‘frustrated’ as Liverpool star shares fresh update

Alexander Isak has struggled for form and fitness since joining Liverpool from Newcastle on deadline day.

14:34, Sun, Nov 16, 2025 Updated: 14:34, Sun, Nov 16, 2025

Alexander Isak has admitted his frustrations. (Image: Getty Images)

Alexander Isak has expressed his frustration after his season was disrupted by injury following his record-breaking £125million move to Liverpool. The forward made the switch from Newcastle on transfer deadline day, having effectively gone on strike at St. James’ Park to force a departure.

The Swedish international spent most of the summer training alone and did not play for the Magpies during pre-season or in the early stages of the Premier League season. Consequently, he was left playing catch-up after his move to Anfield in early September.

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Isak has admittedly had a slow start at Liverpool, netting just once in his first eight outings for the club.

However, his progress was halted by a groin injury last month when he was forced off at half-time during Liverpool’s 5-1 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt.

He subsequently missed Liverpool’s next four matches before being named on the bench in the Reds’ 3-0 defeat to Manchester City ahead of the November international break.

As a result, the 26-year-old made his comeback from injury for Sweden in their recent World Cup qualifier on Saturday night. Despite coming on as a substitute in the 62nd minute, he couldn’t prevent his country from suffering a 4-1 loss away to Switzerland.

Following the defeat, Isak stated he ‘felt okay’ after his return from injury and is eager to regain his form for both club and country.

“It was about half an hour. It felt okay,” he told Sportbladet. “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.

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Alexander Isak has been injured in recent weeks. (Image: Getty)

“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.

“That’s how it is with injuries and all that. You learn to deal with it and get back on track the right way.”

Sweden boss Graham Potter revealed during his own post-match press briefing that he plans to give Isak an extended outing against Slovenia after his comeback from injury.

“The plan was for Isak to play 30 minutes,” he said. “It wasn’t an easy position in the game to get into.

“Hopefully, we’ll see more of him on Tuesday. The plan is for him to play more against Slovenia.”