Key Takeaways:
- Alexander Isak resumed Liverpool training today after a three-week injury absence
- Isak is in contention for a place on the bench for Sunday’s fixture at Manchester City
- Liverpool will be without Alisson and Jeremie Frimpong for the visit to the Etihad Stadium
Isak Nears Liverpool Return After Injury Setback
Alexander Isak has rejoined the Liverpool squad in training today following a frustrating three-week spell on the sidelines due to injury. The Swedish forward, who moved from Newcastle in a high-profile transfer, has struggled to hit his stride since arriving on Merseyside. Isak has so far netted just one goal – in the Carabao Cup – and has been hampered by fitness concerns following a disrupted pre-season and subsequent minor setbacks.
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His last appearance came against Eintracht Frankfurt, where he was compelled to depart at half-time owing to a groin issue. Since then, he has not featured for the Reds. However, Isak’s participation in first-team training for the first time on Friday puts him in the mix for a possible place among the substitutes for the crucial Premier League encounter at Manchester City on Sunday.
Liverpool’s Squad Fitness Update
Liverpool will be making the trip to the Etihad Stadium without their first-choice goalkeeper Alisson. The Brazilian is anticipated to recover in time for the club’s subsequent match after the international break, when they host Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, right-back Jeremie Frimpong continues to be sidelined; as previously reported, the Dutch international is facing a longer-than-expected recovery period.
Manager and International Perspectives
Manager Arne Slot addressed Isak’s fitness situation, stating: “I said three weeks ago that his pre-season has ended. It’s time for us to see where he is at.”
“I have to come back to those words because if you are three weeks in rehab, that doesn’t bring you back to the levels you were three weeks ago.”
“Although our team have done a great job, you can’t compare rehab with games of football or training sessions with the team. That’s simply not possible.”
Isak features in Sweden’s latest squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. New Sweden coach Graham Potter stated that the striker would be “available” for the international window, though he cautioned that Isak is unlikely to play the full duration of both fixtures during the break.
