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From Zlatan to Isak: How the Dutch Eredivisie created Sweden’s football monsters

Has the Eredivisie become the true breeding ground for Swedish football? For three decades, the best Blagult talents have moved to the Netherlands to learn the science of the game, tactical discipline, and a striker’s instinct. As the two countries meet this Saturday at the World Cup, let’s look back at a unique and historic pathway that stretches from Alexander Isak to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s son.

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Alexander Isak trains alone as Sweden step up preparations for Netherlands

Two players who made positive impacts in Sweden's 5-1 demolition of Tunisia in their 2026 World Cup opener have taken different approaches to their preparations for the upcoming Group F match against the Netherlands on Saturday, 20th June (19:00 CEST).

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Cody Gakpo says Netherlands must be wary of fully fit Isak in vital Sweden contest

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo said on Wednesday his ⁠side must be wary of Liverpool teammate Alexander Isak when they face Sweden in their next World ‌Cup Group F match, after the striker's return to fitness and scoring ‌form.

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Sweden boss Potter hails attacking chemistry after emphatic win over Tunisia

Sweden coach Graham Potter praised the ⁠chemistry between forwards Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres after they tore Tunisia's defence to shreds ‌in a 5-1 victory in their World Cup opener ‌on Sunday.

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World Cup highlights: Diallo strikes gold for Ivory Coast as Sweden revel in striking duo

Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak starred as Sweden's strike force against Tunisia, whilst Ivory Coast ended Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten run as Day Four's quadruple header lived up to the billing with 19 goals across the encounters.

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Isak and Gyokeres up front for Sweden as Gundmundsson fit enough to start

Sweden will play a front two of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Tunisia in Monterrey (04:00 CEST).

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Isak and Gyokeres both to start as Sweden aim for positive World Cup send off

Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres will both start for Sweden in their final World Cup warm-up match this evening (4th June, 19:00 CEST) at home to Greece, head coach Graham Potter has revealed.

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Arne Slot hints at Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak returning for Chelsea clash

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has spoken to the media as he prepares to take on Chelsea this weekend.

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Newcastle targeting new striker in summer window as Woltemade & Wissa continue to toil

Newcastle United will step up their search for a new striker, with the club still looking for an Alexander Isak replacement.

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Isak back in Liverpool squad after lengthy injury absence for trip to Paris

Alexander Isak has been included in the Liverpool squad for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first-leg at Paris Saint-Germain as the Sweden striker returns from a lengthy injury absence.

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Sweden forced to make do as Potter names squad for World Cup play-offs

Alexander Isak is among a handful of experienced players who have lost their race to be fit and have not been named in Graham Potter's squad for Sweden's crucial FIFA World Cup play-off matches later this month.