Overview

• Isak said he feels “good” and “fit” after opening his Liverpool account in the 2-1 League Cup win over Southampton.
• Arne Slot explained the club will only see the best of the striker once his effective pre-season ends after the October break.
• Liverpool have kept his workload light at about 126 minutes, including a half-time withdrawal against Southampton for a planned warm-down.
• The £125m arrival could make a first Premier League start at Crystal Palace, with selection potentially influenced by Hugo Ekitike’s suspension.
• Slot praised Federico Chiesa as the standout performer versus Southampton after the Italian set up both Liverpool goals.