Alexander Isak Branded “National Disgrace” After Sweden’s Costly Defeat to Switzerland
Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has come under intense criticism after being labelled a “national disgrace” following Sweden’s 2-0 loss to Switzerland on Friday night.
The £125 million striker, still working his way back to full fitness after his high-profile transfer from Newcastle United, completed the full 90 minutes of the World Cup qualifier but once again failed to make an impact.
Since arriving at Anfield, the 26-year-old has struggled to find form, registering just one goal in six appearances. His poor performances for club and country have now become a major concern, with Sweden sitting bottom of Group B on just one point from three matches, eight points adrift of leaders Switzerland. Kosovo, currently second with four points, are set to visit Stockholm on Monday, October 13.
Critics have pointed to Isak’s off-field decisions as a key factor behind his decline. His decision to go on strike during the summer — in an effort to force through his £300,000-per-week move to Liverpool — meant he missed most of pre-season, a setback many believe has hindered his match sharpness.
For a nation that reached the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals but failed to qualify in 2022, Sweden’s current predicament feels like another looming disaster.
Against Switzerland, Isak’s numbers told the story of a frustrating evening:
- 1 off-target shot
- 1 big chance missed
- 12/16 passes completed
- 1 duel won out of 7
Supporters were quick to voice their frustration on X (formerly Twitter), with one furious fan writing:
“This guy has single-handedly ruined his country’s World Cup chances through his selfish behaviour over the summer. Swedes should consider Alexander Isak a national disgrace.”
Supporters and pundits alike were unforgiving in their assessment of Alexander Isak’s performance.
“All jokes aside, Alexander Isak genuinely let his country down tonight. Sweden could miss out on the World Cup because of an unfit, out-of-form striker who’s offering nothing — and it’s all down to his own actions,”
one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter).
The Liverpool forward, who received a 5.8/10 rating from Flashscore — the joint-lowest score on the pitch — also came under fire from Scott Wilson of The Northern Echo, who wrote:
“Wonder how the Swedes feel about Isak’s decision to go on strike and reduce his ability to help in these key matches. Bottom of the group. Still, he got what he wanted…”
Another frustrated supporter echoed the same sentiment, claiming:
“This guy has single-handedly ruined his country’s World Cup hopes through selfish behaviour. The Swedes should see him as a national disgrace.”
Adding further insult to injury, Isak’s Liverpool teammate and positional rival, Hugo Ekitike, shone on the same night with a brilliant performance on his full debut for France.
As one fan bluntly put it:
“A £130 million player should be able to change a game on his own. Fair play, Isak — you did. For Switzerland.”
