Alexander Isak Fails to Impress as Netherlands Thrash Sweden 5-1

Alexander Isak failed to impress as Sweden suffered a 5-1 defeat to Netherlands in the World Cup.

The Swedish striker was expected to lead the charge against Virgil van Dijk's side, but it was Brian Brobbey who stole the show with two goals.

Netherlands dominated the game from start to finish, with Brobbey and Cody Gakpo causing problems for the Swedish defense.

Sweden's Victor Lindelof and his teammates were left reeling as Brobbey's pace and power proved too much to handle.

Isak's performance will be closely scrutinized, having created two chances for Viktor Gyokeres before halftime, which were wasted.

The Swedish striker's most notable contribution was giving the ball away, allowing Netherlands to break and score their fourth goal through Gakpo.

Graham Potter's side will need to regroup and find answers to the questions being asked about their strike partnership, with Isak and Gyokeres costing their respective clubs a combined £190m last summer.

Potter still believes the best is yet to come from the pair, saying "they bring different attributes, they compliment each other well and I think together, they can be a real threat."

But on current evidence, it's hard to see how they can turn things around and make an impact in the tournament.

And with the hopes of a nation resting on their shoulders, Isak and Gyokeres will need to step up their game if they are to make a difference.

So far, it's been a disappointing start to the World Cup for Sweden, and they will need to improve quickly if they are to progress.

The defeat has left Sweden grounded in Houston, with the Dutch fans celebrating their victory and looking forward to their next game.

But for Isak and his teammates, it's back to the drawing board as they look to find a way to turn their fortunes around.