‘He is smarter than me’ – Alexander Isak drafted into Sweden’s squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite Newcastle exile as Jon Dahl Tomasson gives verdict on Liverpool transfer saga
Jon Dahl Tomasson has drafted Alexander Isak into his squad for Sweden’s first set of 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite his continued Newcastle exile. Isak has yet to feature this season for the Magpies as he pushes for a transfer to Liverpool, raising questions over his fitness and readiness. But Tomasson believes the striker’s quality is too good to ignore.