Liverpool drops major Alexander Isak debut hint ahead of Atletico Madrid game
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Liverpool launches its Champions League campaign against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, as Alexander Isak moves nearer to his club debut.
The striker sealed a move on deadline day, yet fans have had to wait patiently for their first look at the new arrival.
Since Isak missed out on a typical preseason programme, Sweden managed his fitness carefully during the recent international window, with Liverpool adopting the same approach for its weekend journey to Burnley.
The 25-year-old didn't actually make the trip with Arne Slot's side, who secured a dramatic late Premier League win at Turf Moor.
Attention now turns to the start of the Champions League's league phase, with Atleti visiting Anfield for the opening game.
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Slot has confirmed Isak is poised to feature in the squad facing the La Liga outfit.
The manager revealed: "There is definitely a chance because he is in the squad
Can he start
Isak doesn't feature amongst the five players selected to represent the Reds on the official matchday graphic shared across the club's social media platforms on Wednesday morning.
Hugo Ekitike, another summer signing, could potentially lead the attack if the Swedish international is not selected.
The photo includes five key players who have started in each of Liverpool's last three competitive matches and are likely to do so against Atleti on Wednesday night.
These include captain Virgil van Dijk, star player Mohamed Salah, and midfielders Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch.
However, it's worth noting that Szoboszlai may not start the match in his preferred midfield position.
The Hungarian has been utilised as a makeshift right-back during Jeremie Frimpong's recent absence due to a hamstring injury.
With Conor Bradley also working his way back to full fitness at the time, Slot needed a solution.
He found one in Szoboszlai, who scored a winning free-kick against Arsenal before the September international break and put in another stellar performance against Burnley last Sunday.
Frimpong and Bradley have both made their returns with substitute appearances at Turf Moor, but whether either will replace Szoboszlai will be at Slot's discretion.