Alexander Isak breaks silence on Liverpool fitness after Hugo Ekitike nightmare

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The Sweden international managed to find the back of the net in just 45 minutes during Liverpool's Carabao Cup victory over Southampton.

Despite being substituted at half-time for Hugo Ekitike, Isak was seen sprinting across the Anfield pitch during the break.

"I feel good, I feel fit of course.

"Obviously it's still early.

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Isak could be handed his first Premier League start for Liverpool following Ekitike's dismissal against the Saints.

The French forward was initially cautioned for his reaction to a referee's decision early in the second half, before collecting a second yellow for whipping off his shirt after putting Liverpool back in front.

Ekitike will serve a suspension for Liverpool's journey to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace this weekend, potentially paving the way for Isak to get the nod if manager Arne Slot considers him match-ready.

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The Reds frontman had settled seamlessly into English football during his opening weeks and netted five times in seven domestic outings.

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