Daniel Sturridge delivers verdict on Alexander Isak after watching Liverpool star in Sweden’s 5-1 loss to Netherlands at FIFA World Cup

× Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has praised Alexander Isak on X after the latter impressed during Sweden's 5-1 loss to the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup clash. The two sides locked horns in their Group F contest at the Houston Stadium on Saturday, June 20. Ad Ronald Koeman and Co.

were at their clinical best, as Brian Brobbey (5', 17') and Cody Gakpo (47', 54') netted a brace each to give the Dutch a 4-0 advantage by the 54th minute. Anthony Elanga pulled one back for Sweden (59'), but Crysencio Summerville scored in the 89th minute to secure a 5-1 win for his nation. Despite what the scoreline may suggest, Sweden had a decent performance but failed to be clinical going forward.

Liverpool forward Alexander Isak had a brilliant performance playing down the left in a front two with Viktor Gyokeres. The former created the most chances in the game (four), provided one assist, completed all his dribbles, and landed his only shot on target. Ad Trending Sturridge hailed Isak on X, tweeting: "Isak is class.

Every time Sweden look dangerous, he’s involved. Deserves a goal or assist. Not bad off the left either 👀.

Safe to say he’s getting back to his best." Daniel Sturridge @DanielSturridgeIsak is class. Every time Sweden look dangerous, he’s involved.

Deserves a goal or assist. Not bad off the left either 👀. Safe to say he’s getting back to his best 👏🏾🔥😎 Ad Fans have yet to see the best of Alexander Isak since his £125 million transfer to Liverpool last summer.

The 26-year-old struggled with his fitness, including a broken leg, and was limited to only 22 appearances across all competitions, in which he scored four goals and provided one assist. However, Isak has impressed at the FIFA World Cup so far, scoring one goal and providing three assists in his two appearances for Sweden. Ad Liverpool could need to pay up to €148m to sign FIFA World Cup star this summer: Reports Liverpool would need to break the British transfer record again and pay up to €148 million to sign RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande this summer, according to TEAMtalk (h/t Anfield Watch).

Days after signing Victor Munoz, the Reds are reportedly keen on signing Diomande, with the 19-year-old winger currently representing Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup. Ad Liverpool recently made their opening bid for Diomande, offering Leipzig a total package of €100 million. However, this was swiftly rejected, with the latter reportedly seeking a transfer fee approaching the Bundesliga transfer record.

This figure would be €148 million - a sum Barcelona paid to Borussia Dortmund to acquire Ousmane Dembele in 2017.The Reds are expected to return with a higher offer to sign the FIFA World Cup star. But it remains to be seen if they match Leipzig's alleged expectations.

× Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Silas Sud Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has praised Alexander Isak on X after the latter impressed during Sweden's 5-1 loss to the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup clash. The two sides locked horns in their Group F contest at the Houston Stadium on Saturday, June 20.

Ad Ronald Koeman and Co. were at their clinical best, as Brian Brobbey (5', 17') and Cody Gakpo (47', 54') netted a brace each to give the Dutch a 4-0 advantage by the 54th minute. Anthony Elanga pulled one back for Sweden (59'), but Crysencio Summerville scored in the 89th minute to secure a 5-1 win for his nation.

Despite what the scoreline may suggest, Sweden had a decent performance but failed to be clinical going forward. Liverpool forward Alexander Isak had a brilliant performance playing down the left in a front two with Viktor Gyokeres. The former created the most chances in the game (four), provided one assist, completed all his dribbles, and landed his only shot on target.

Ad Trending Sturridge hailed Isak on X, tweeting: "Isak is class. Every time Sweden look dangerous, he’s involved. Deserves a goal or assist.

Not bad off the left either 👀. Safe to say he’s getting back to his best." Daniel Sturridge @DanielSturridgeIsak is class.

Every time Sweden look dangerous, he’s involved. Deserves a goal or assist. Not bad off the left either 👀.

Safe to say he’s getting back to his best 👏🏾🔥😎 Ad Fans have yet to see the best of Alexander Isak since his £125 million transfer to Liverpool last summer. The 26-year-old struggled with his fitness, including a broken leg, and was limited to only 22 appearances across all competitions, in which he scored four goals and provided one assist. However, Isak has impressed at the FIFA World Cup so far, scoring one goal and providing three assists in his two appearances for Sweden.

Ad Liverpool could need to pay up to €148m to sign FIFA World Cup star this summer: Reports Liverpool would need to break the British transfer record again and pay up to €148 million to sign RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande this summer, according to TEAMtalk (h/t Anfield Watch). Days after signing Victor M