Liverpool’s Isak Set for Training Return Ahead of FA Cup Showdown at City

Key Takeaways:

• Alexander Isak is scheduled to rejoin full team training on Thursday, head coach Arne Slot confirmed
• The £125m striker sustained a fibula fracture and underwent ankle surgery after being injured against Tottenham on 20 December
• Liverpool will meet Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals at Etihad Stadium on Saturday

Isak Nears Return After Lengthy Lay-off

Liverpool’s record signing Alexander Isak is set to resume team training on Thursday, as confirmed by head coach Arne Slot. Isak has been sidelined since sustaining a leg fracture and requiring ankle surgery following a challenge by Micky van de Ven while scoring in the Reds’ 2-1 victory over Tottenham on 20 December.

The Swedish international, aged 26, featured in sixteen matches and scored three goals for Liverpool before his injury. Slot expressed optimism regarding Isak’s recovery and morale, stating that the forward is “in a really good place” after Sweden’s successful World Cup qualification and his imminent return to group training. Slot noted how positive it is for both player and squad when a teammate regains fitness after months of rehabilitation.

🚨 Alexander Isak returns in team training with Liverpool squad this week after long injury.

He’s expected to be called up this weekend and then against PSG, reports @_pauljoyce. pic.twitter.com/tw4Eb8akst

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 2, 2026

Liverpool’s Upcoming FA Cup Quarter-final

The Reds are preparing for a crucial FA Cup quarter-final clash against Manchester City, which is scheduled to take place at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday at 12:45 BST. Isak’s anticipated return to training comes as a timely boost ahead of this significant fixture.

Record Transfer and Injury Details

Liverpool acquired Isak from Newcastle United in September for a British record transfer fee of £125m. His spell on the sidelines began after suffering both a fibula fracture and ankle damage in the December fixture away at Spurs, shortly after netting for the Reds in that 2-1 win.