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Alexander Isak forced to leave Sweden duty with injury as Newcastle United bad luck continues

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has left Sweden's international camp after picking up a minor injury earlier this week. The 23-year-old celebrated his birthday on Wednesday by training away from his team-mates after a 'little feeling'.

Sweden are preparing for their Nations League clash with Serbia on Saturday but will have to do so without their star striker, with Isak now being sent home to return to England.

"It is of course sad mainly for Alex but also for us as a team," Sweden boss Janne Andersson confirmed on Thursday. "After speaking with both our medical team and Alex, it is the right decision for him to leave.

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