Overview
- Starting against Nottingham Forest, Alexander Isak managed just 14 touches and a single scuffed effort before a second-half withdrawal in a 3-0 home defeat.
- Arne Slot has acknowledged he may select Isak ahead of fitter teammates to speed his return, calling a fully fit version a “big, big, big plus” for Liverpool.
- Liverpool’s performance staff are pursuing a targeted plan to fast-track his conditioning, including post-match running sessions and ongoing consultations.
- Isak has one goal in nine appearances since his £125 million deadline-day move after missing pre-season at Newcastle and suffering a recent groin issue.
- During the international break, Sweden used him for only 28 minutes and then left him out to avoid a suspension risk, while ex-teammate Nacho Monreal publicly backed his eventual impact.