Liverpool star Alexander Isak has returned from international duty early after picking up a minor injury.
The 27-year-old striker will be assessed by Liverpool staff after picking up a "small problem with his thigh".
He featured in Sweden's 2-1 win against Romania, playing the full 90 minutes, but will miss his nation's next three matches.
Sweden's coach Graham Potter confirmed Isak's return to Liverpool early when speaking to reporters.
Potter said: "He's got a small problem with his thigh. It's not a big one, but because of the amount of games we've got in a small space of time, he won't be able to make those.
"Not a big one, but frustrating for him, and obviously for us."
Isak has impressed so far this season for the Reds, scoring four goals in five Premier League games.
The Swedish star scored a brace against Ipswich at the start of the month and impressed in a standout performance.
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Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola was full of praise for his striker after the Ipswich win, telling Sky Sports: "He's a massive player for us.
"My demands will probably not be about the goals; I know he is fit and in good shape. He's going to produce the numbers.
"My fight with him will be more about other stuff, how to help the team in other situations - but it is good he has already played two full games, scoring the goals, so I am very happy to have him."
Isak suffered a broken fibula last season, seeing him sit out for three and a half months after a £125million move from Newcastle.
The Swedish striker scored three goals and was limited to just 14 appearances in the Premier League.
Commenting on last year, Isak told Sky Sports: "It was not easy. It was obviously a long injury and a difficult season in general.
"I was thinking to have a good World Cup, and then to start off the season well, which I think I have done now.
"It's kind of behind me, but it wasn't easy."
Liverpool face Manchester City following the international break, in a fixture that will be overshadowed by City being found guilty of 114 Premier League charges.
The club were found not guilty of just one charge, with sanctions currently undecided.
A Manchester City spokesman said: "The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality.
"As such Manchester City FC's position remains consistent with the Club's statement of February 2023.
"The Club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League Board and Executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence."
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