Arne Slot Announces Alexander Isak’s Return Date for Liverpool Match
Arne Slot has confirmed Alexander Isak should be fit for Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain next month. The manager said Isak will be available for minutes but warned fans to temper expectations.
Isak suffered a broken leg on December 20 in a 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur. He was 26 at the time and had opened the scoring after coming on as a second-half substitute.
Injury details and recovery
The injury came after contact with Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven. Isak has been out since late December and has completed the main rehab phase.
He was pictured running at the AXA Training Centre on March 17. The striker is back in light work but has not rejoined full team training at the AXA Centre in Kirkby.
Manager’s cautious timeline
Slot stressed there is a difference between being available and being fully ready. He said Isak has not trained with the team even once since the injury.
Slot does not expect Isak to be in Man City’s squad for the FA Cup quarter-final on April 4. Instead, the manager expects to use him in matches over the next two months.
Minutes, friendlies and international break
The club is considering behind-closed-doors options to give Isak match minutes. Slot said an Under-21 game or a small-sided match could be used if needed.
Isak will not join Sweden during the international break. The striker remains in the final phases of his rehab before resuming competitive action.
Expectations and long-term view
Slot believes supporters will see the best of Isak next season after a full pre-season build-up. He added that close-to-best performances could still be possible this term.
Isak joined Liverpool for a reported £125m fee, making him the most expensive signing in British football. Slot highlighted the striker’s quality at Newcastle and the potential impact on Liverpool’s results.
Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor Isak’s progress and report updates ahead of the Paris Saint-Germain tie.
