Premier League football is entering its final month with the title battle between Manchester City and Arsenal. Here are some of the talking points heading into the sprint, when so much is at stake for so many. Not least for a number of Swedes.
FootballGood news for the national team with less than two months until the World Cup opener against Tunisia: Alexander Isak is back in earnest after a long injury absence. The striker started in the derby at Everton.
FootballInternational star Alexander Isak made his first start in 115 days. It didn't help Liverpool in the Champions League. Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 at Anfield and are through to the semi-finals with a 4-0 aggregate victory.
FootballHe was back in action in the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Three days later, Alexander Isak played again. The Swedish star was brought on as a substitute during Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Fulham.
FootballHere's the good news for the national football team: Alexander Isak made a comeback as a substitute in Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final away to Paris Saint-Germain. However, Isak's Liverpool had no chance and lost 2–0.
FootballInternational star Alexander Isak is close to a comeback after breaking his leg in December. The striker is in Liverpool's squad for Wednesday's away meeting with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals.
FootballHead coach Arne Slot hinted to Liverpool fans that Alexander Isak could make a comeback on Saturday. The Swede was not allowed to do so. It was too early, Slot told TNT Sport.
FootballA place in the FA Cup semi-finals was up for grabs in the big clash between Manchester City and Liverpool. City beat Liverpool 4-0 and Erling Braut Haaland scored a hat-trick.
SportsNational team star Alexander Isak is training full-time with Liverpool again after breaking his leg in December. The striker will soon be back in action. "Maybe for a few minutes," coach Arne Slot tells the Liverpool Echo.
FootballA victory against Ukraine tonight at Estadio Ciutat de Valencia would bring everything to a head in Solna on Tuesday. That match will decide whether the men's national football team will play in this summer's World Cup finals.
FootballWin or lose. The conditions are simple for the national football team's quest to reach the World Cup finals in North America this summer. A playoff semi-final against Ukraine awaits on a neutral field.
FootballAlexander Isak's competitor in the Liverpool attack, Hugo Ekitike, was substituted because of an injury in the 1-2 loss to Brighton in the Premier League.
FootballNo game for the national football team in the match against Ukraine. However, Alexander Isak can make a comeback in the Champions League for Liverpool.
FootballStriker Alexander Isak has not been selected for the men's World Cup playoff against Ukraine. The Liverpool player has not returned to action after breaking his leg. This was too soon for him, says national team captain Graham Potter.
FootballThe men's national team must win two playoff matches to reach the World Cup finals this summer. If Sweden fails, national team coach Graham Potter will still be allowed to continue - he has extended his contract until 2030. "It's a big day for me," says the 50-year-old, declining to discuss Sweden's injury crisis.
SportsViktor Gyökeres scored two goals in Arsenal's 4–1 derby victory over Tottenham in the Premier League.
FootballAlexander Isak broke his leg in December. On March 26, Sweden plays Ukraine in the World Cup playoff - and the attacking star looks set to miss the match.
FootballSwedish national team defender Emil Holm was injured during Juventus' match against Inter.
SportsMany Swedish stars are injured, but Sweden's national team captain, Graham Potter, is optimistic about the World Cup playoffs in March. "There is time," Potter said at a press conference.
SportsLucas Bergvall, Alexander Isak, Dejan Kulusevski, and Viktor Johansson are all injured and out indefinitely.
FootballTottenham's Lucas Bergvall has been injured. The situation is so bad that he risks missing the World Cup playoffs in March, several sources tell Fotbollskanalen.
SportsDefender Conor Bradley, 22, will have to undergo surgery for a knee injury he suffered against Arsenal last week.
SportsLeague leaders Arsenal faced reigning champions Liverpool in a big clash that promised more than it delivered. After a 0-0 draw, title contenders Manchester City and Aston Villa emerged as the winners.
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