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Alexander Isak to miss Sweden match, may return for Liverpool

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  • Alexander Isak will not play for Sweden against Ukraine in a World Cup playoff.
  • He may return for Liverpool in the Champions League, reportedly ready by April 8.
  • Isak has been injured since December with an ankle fracture.

Alexander Isak will not play for Sweden's national football team in their match against Ukraine in the playoff for the summer's football World Cup. He may make a comeback for Liverpool in the Champions League. According to reports from The Guardian cited by Sydsvenskan, Liverpool coach Arne Slot says Isak will be ready when Liverpool faces Paris Saint-Germain on April 8, though Slot reportedly added that he expects to use Isak for a few minutes and is uncertain about what he can get from him since Isak has not been able to train with the team.

Isak has been out of play since suffering an ankle fracture in December.

Isak will be ready when Liverpool faces Paris Saint-Germain on April 8

Arne Slot, Liverpool coach

I expect to use Isak for a few minutes

Arne Slot, Liverpool coach

Isak has not been able to train with the team at all, so the exact contribution is uncertain

Arne Slot, Liverpool coach

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