Liverpool encounter setback with Alexander Isak's absence due to his failure to appear

Alexander Isak, the Swedish international centre-forward who recently completed a British record transfer from Newcastle United to Liverpool, is yet to make his debut for the Merseyside club. The drawn-out transfer, which lasted several weeks, was finalised during the summer 2025 transfer window.

Despite the high-profile move, Isak has not yet appeared in an official match for Liverpool. As of September 17, 2025, no public confirmation of his debut has been made, and available news sources do not mention any specific reasons for his absence, such as injury or non-selection.

Isak's summer has been a tricky one, with limited game play and restricted training. As a result, he is understood to be lacking match fitness. This has led to speculation that Liverpool may have to do without him for their upcoming matches against Burnley and Atletico Madrid.

During his absence, Viktor Gyokeres started up front for Sweden in Isak's absence. In a recent match, Gyokeres and Anthony Elanga, a Newcastle winger, scored in a 2-2 draw. Isak's full debut for Liverpool may come later this month in the Merseyside derby against Everton.

In the meantime, Isak's first official interview with Liverpool's in-house media was conducted during the international break. There is a possibility that he may be given a cameo from the bench in Sweden's second international match of September against Kosovo.

It is worth noting that Isak did not go on Newcastle's pre-season tour and missed all friendlies. As a result, he did not feature in the Magpies' matchday squads for the first three games of the season. He also did not play in Sweden's qualifier against Slovakia.

Alexander Isak's arrival at Liverpool was met with great anticipation, and fans are eagerly waiting for his first appearance in a Reds shirt. With his impressive goal-scoring record and potential, he is expected to be a valuable addition to the team. However, for now, we will have to wait and see when he will make his debut.

Liverpool encounter setback with Alexander Isak's absence due to his failure to appear