Alexander Isak received minimal playing time for the national team: what does this mean for Liverpool.

Player's condition before the games

According to The Sun: DREAM TEAM managers eagerly await any news about Alexander Isak's (£6.5m) playing time ahead of round 4.

After the 25-year-old player's transfer to Liverpool on transfer deadline day, uncertainty regarding his status has dissipated, and many managers chose to sign him during the international break, although this carries certain risks.

Arne Slot's team will undertake a double game week immediately after the qualifiers for the World Cup.

This Saturday, Liverpool will travel to Trafford to face Burnley - the team that has conceded the most shots in the Premier League over the first three rounds.

Three days later, Liverpool will play Atlético in the Champions League at Anfield.

If Isak starts both matches, a significant number of points can be expected, as he scored 27 goals last season. However, his playing time is currently difficult to predict.

Isak's progress on the international stage

Dream Team managers likely received a hint about the forward's condition during the international break.

Isak played just 19 minutes in two qualifying matches for Sweden against Slovenia and Kosovo.

He did not play in Ljubljana, where John Dahl Tomasson's team finished the match 2-2, and he only appeared briefly in Pristina when Sweden lost 0-2.

The only notable moment after Isak returned to play was a collision with Kosovo defender Fidan Aliti, for which he received a yellow card.

After the game, Tomasson told reporters that his main forward does not have sufficient playing form due to issues during the preparatory period and a lack of playing time at the club.

Slot may have a different opinion regarding Isak's readiness, however this does not add optimism to the managers who hope for his participation in the matches against Burnley and Atlético.

The British newcomer may be introduced gradually, giving him some substitute appearances until he regains the necessary form.

If the Liverpool coaching staff agrees with Sweden, then Dream Team managers may benefit significantly from players like Mohamed Salah (£7.5m), Hugo Ekitike (£5.5m) or Cody Gakpo (£5m) in round 4.

At the time of writing, Isak remains the fifth most popular transfer ahead of the restart — he is owned by 5.7% of managers.

Remember that transfers can be canceled before the deadline if necessary.

Slot is likely to receive questions about team news at his pre-match press conference, so managers have a chance to learn more about Isak before forming their strategy for round 4.