Sweden announce release for Newcastle striker Isak

Football
10 Oct 2023 • 6:03 PM MYT
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Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been released from the Sweden squad.

The centre-forward was substituted in the final minutes of their 2-2 draw with West Ham.

Alexander Isak leaves the men's national team's European Championship qualifying squad," a Sweden statement read. The Newcastle striker came to the gathering with an injury report from Sunday's match against West Ham and underwent an examination by the Swedish national team's medical team on Monday.

After that, it is clear that Alexander Isak is not available for games next week and will miss the European Championship qualifier against Belgium next Monday."

Sweden manager Janne Andersson added: Very sad for Alexander Isak and for us. At present, it is not appropriate to call in a replacement."