Isak says he is fully fit and ready to help Liverpool recover

Alexander Isak said he is fully fit and confident he and Liverpool can recover from a run of poor results as he builds up match fitness while on international duty with Sweden. The striker, who completed a British-record transfer to Liverpool in early September, told reporters he is ready to play 90 minutes if required ahead of Sweden's World Cup qualifier against Switzerland and expressed belief the club will bounce back after the international break.

Liverpool have lost three straight matches, including a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea that left the team off the top of the Premier League table. Manager Arne Slot described the run as unlucky, a characterization that defender Virgil van Dijk publicly disputed. Slot has been cautious with Isak's minutes as the 23-year-old works his way back to full readiness after a disrupted preseason.

Isak has appeared six times for Liverpool in all competitions, starting four matches and playing 312 minutes. He has one goal, scored in a League Cup win over Southampton, and provided an assist in the recent match against Chelsea. Club medical staff have advised caution over his reintegration, and some reporting has suggested he may require several more...