4 things spotted in Liverpool training as Alexander Isak returns amid Joe Gomez update

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Liverpool's players were straight back down to work after their opening pre-season friendly of the summer, with three more players joining the squad for Sunday's training session in ChicagoAlexander Isak was one of three players to return to training with Liverpool on Sunday(Image: Liverpool FC)Liverpool’s preparations for the new season are in full swing, with the Andoni Iraola era having got off to a winning start at the weekend.The Reds’ new head coach marked his first game in charge with a 4-2 victory over Sunderland at the weekend, but there’s no rest for his players as they work towards the 2026/27 campaign, which is just under a month away now.Iraola’s squad was straight back down to work in training on Sunday in Chicago, with the group growing as the Reds prepare for their next game against Championship side Wrexham on Wednesday (Thursday for UK fans).Here’s what we spotted from Liverpool’s latest training session out in the US…Trio returnsHaving been greeted by Florian Wirtz back in Chicago on Saturday, Liverpool’s players were joined by another two of their returning teammates on Sunday as Alexander Isak and Ryan Gravenberch reported back for training.Isak was seen being given a warm embrace by Milos Kerkez as he made his way into the gym for his first session of the summer, while Jeremie Frimpong was overjoyed to have his Netherlands teammate back with him, exclaiming: “My boy is back!” as he walked alongside Gravenberch.Both players and Wirtz took part in the training session on Sunday, and will be in line to play in the midweek game against Wrexham in New York as Andoni Iraola gets closer to having what would be considered his strongest team available to him.Content cannot be displayed without consentNo sign of GomezWhile the Reds have three of their stars back, there was no sign of Joe Gomez on Sunday after his injury in Saturday’s friendly against Sunderland.No indication has yet been given as to how serious the defender’s issue is after being forced off after just 10 minutes in Nashville, but his absence from the latest session will raise concerns, especially with the lack of options at the back at the moment.Gomez did appear to be struggling with a muscle injury, and given his history with hamstring problems, it’s looking seriously doubtful that he’ll play any further part in the tour of the US at the very least.Joe Gomez was forced off just 10 minutes into Liverpool's opening pre-season friendly(Image: Getty Images)Duo's wait continuesAs well as Gomez being absent, there was no sign of Wataru Endo or Giovanni Leoni during the latest training session.Both players are still in recovery mode, with the former having been forced to pull out of the World Cup with a foot injury, while the latter has of course been out since September after rupturing his ACL on debut.Both are expected to make a return to training soon, although the game against Wrexham looks as though it may come too soon for them. Stefan Bajcetic was in action again on Sunday though, which is a good sign after his injury nightmare.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Jones and Chiesa focusedCurtis Jones and Federico Chiesa’s futures are still looking uncertain, but for the time being, the pair look to be fully focused on preparing for the new season with Liverpool.There was no sign of any of the frustration that Jones has reportedly been feeling at the lack of opportunities he’s had over the past year, with the midfielder all smiles on Sunday.And Chiesa has done his chances of kickstarting his Anfield career no harm after scoring against Sunderland on Saturday, and the Italian is not getting distracted by suggestions he could move on this summer."Right now, at the moment, I am happy here," he told reporters. "I love the club, I love the fans, I love everything.

I am doing the best I can to have a chance here. And then we will see.”