World Cup
Sweden national team received terrible news before the Ukraine match
Forward of the English Liverpool and Swedish national team Alexander Isak He will be sidelined for several months due to a gruesome injury sustained in a championship game.
The 26-year-old football player, who played in the second half on Saturday, December 20, scored a goal and had to leave the field due to his injury. In the near future, the Swede will undergo an in-depth medical examination, after which the exact diagnosis and recovery period will be known.
However, according to Sky Sports, Isaac broke his leg and was sidelined for several months. Liverpool are already looking for players to replace the striker and join the Merseysiders in the winter transfer window.
The terrible news also affected the Swedish national team, which will face the Ukrainian team in the 2026 World Cup qualification semi-finals, which will be played on March 26, 2026.
Isak was one of Graham Potter’s leaders and key players; Alexander has 16 goals and 7 assists in the national team.
🚨 Liverpool could choose to activate Antoine Semenyo’s £65m release clause in January following Alexander Isak’s injury.
Isak’s suspected broken leg means the Swedish international is likely to be out of action for several months. Like… pic.twitter.com/RH0yJVonmz
— Live News Transfer (@DeadlineDayLive) December 22, 2025
BREAKING NEWS: Sky Sports News understands scans are expected to confirm Alexander Isak has a broken leg 🚨 pic.twitter.com/TZpI1Odn6D
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 22, 2025
Source: Sport UA
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