Newcastle star Alexander Isak will miss Sweden's Euro qualifier due to injury

By SABC Sport
10th October 2023

Newcastle forward Alexander Isak is heading home after Sweden's medical team decided he is not fit enough to take part in their upcoming Euro qualifier.

Sweden will take on Belgium at King Baudouin Stadium on Monday, 16 October, but Isak will not be part of the squad despite being called up initially.

Isak is still struggling with a groin injury he picked up against West Ham on Sunday, and it remains unclear when he will be ready to take the field again.

"Alexander Isak leaves the men's national team's European Championship qualifying squad," read a statement from Sweden.

"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."

Newcastle hope to have the 24-year-old available again for their next Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Saturday, 21 October.