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Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak called up to Sweden squad

By Cade Cracas

CHORZOW, POLAND - 2022/03/29: Alexander Isak of Sweden claps after the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier knockout round play-off match between Poland and Sweden at Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, Poland. (Final score; Poland 2:0 Sweden). (Photo by Mikolaj Barbanell/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
CHORZOW, POLAND - 2022/03/29: Alexander Isak of Sweden claps after the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier knockout round play-off match between Poland and Sweden at Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, Poland. (Final score; Poland 2:0 Sweden). (Photo by Mikolaj Barbanell/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) /
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Alexander Isak has become such a robust, versatile and agile player this season for Newcastle United when healthy, so it came as no shock when reports were released that the Sweden squad has brought him up.

After dominating against Wolves in a Premier League contest this past weekend, Isak was recognized by the Sweden national team for his one goal and seven one-on-one wins for Newcastle United.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MARCH 12: /Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St. James Park on March 12, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MARCH 12: /Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St. James Park on March 12, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) /

On Wednesday, March 15, the Sweden squad released their roster for upcoming national cups with Isak sitting contently on the list.

During the season, Isak has contributed four goals in eight competitions, showcasing that when healthy and given the opportunity to shine, he can do so.

The only knock against him has been his inability to stay healthy, as the last time he went up to play with his national team, he came back to Newcastle United with an injury.

That injury ended up hindering his contributions to the squad and put a wrench into manager Eddie Howe’s plans during the season.

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ English defender Max Kilman (L) vies with Newcastle United’s Swedish striker Alexander Isak (R) during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north-east England on March 12, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ English defender Max Kilman (L) vies with Newcastle United’s Swedish striker Alexander Isak (R) during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north-east England on March 12, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images) /

The main hope for Isak is that his play with the national team gives him the opportunity to thrive and grow as a player, while also staying healthy on the field.

With Newcastle United looking to make a run down the stretch of the 2022-2023 season, it will be important to see him in perfect and healthy form.

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