Overview
- Arne Slot confirmed Alexander Isak rejoined first-team training on Friday after three weeks out and is expected to be on the bench against Manchester City.
- The striker missed four matches with a groin injury sustained against Eintracht Frankfurt, with Slot stressing that rehab work does not equate to match fitness.
- Sweden manager Graham Potter named Isak in his squad and said he is available but not ready for two full games in four days, expressing hope for brief minutes this weekend and travel to Malaga.
- Hugo Ekitike is set to continue leading the line for Liverpool, with Isak to be eased back following a disrupted preseason and a start of eight club appearances with one goal.
- Slot said goalkeeper Alisson Becker should return after the international break, while Jeremie Frimpong is also due back later though not expected to be fully fit for Nottingham Forest.