"Alexander Isak's first appearance of the season was overshadowed by Sweden's shock 2-0 defeat to Kosovo, who finished with 10 men, in World Cup qualifying on Monday. Isak, who completed a British-record £125m transfer to Liverpool on deadline day, was an unused substitute in his nation's 2-2 draw with Slovenia on Friday. The former Newcastle United striker took to the pitch for the first time since May following his transfer stand-off with the Magpies, coming on late in the second half."
"The result leaves Sweden third in Group B, five points adrift of leaders Switzerland, whose first-half blitz against Slovenia sealed a comfortable 3-0 win on the same day. Nico Elvedi put the Swiss ahead with just 18 minutes on the clock, with the hosts doubling their advantage soon after through Breel Embolo's header from another set-piece. New Nottingham Forest signing Dan Ndoye concluded the scoring five minutes after Embolo's finish, but Croatia and Denmark also enjoyed fine victories in their clashes."
Alexander Isak made his first appearance of the season as a late substitute after a British-record £125m move to Liverpool, but he could not influence Sweden's shock 2-0 defeat to Kosovo. Kosovo took a two-goal first-half lead through Elvis Rexhbecaj and captain Vedat Muriqi, and substitute Lindon Emerllahu was sent off in stoppage time. The loss leaves Sweden third in Group B, five points behind leaders Switzerland. Switzerland beat Slovenia 3-0 with goals from Nico Elvedi, Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye. Denmark and Croatia also recorded convincing wins, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg providing two assists for Denmark.
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