Alexander Isak decision confirmed amid new Liverpool injury twist - 'Not ready'

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Whilst he has been deemed fit enough to represent his country in their latest World Cup qualifying fixture, Potter has stated that he doesn't consider Isak prepared to start following his injury comeback. "He's not ready to play two 90-minute games in four days, so we have to be smart and use him well," Potter said at his pre-match press conference.

He's not ready for 90 minutes, but you'll have to wait and see tomorrow." Alexander Isak returned to training with Liverpool before the Manchester City game (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Isak has experienced a challenging beginning to his Liverpool journey after completing his move to the Reds in a British record transfer from Newcastle United on deadline day. "I know I said three weeks ago his pre-season ended, so now we have to see where he is," Slot said.

So, again I have to say give him some time." Subsequently, Slot clarified his choice to only include Isak amongst the substitutes against Man City as he acknowledged the striker wasn't prepared for a complete comeback. "For me, he is in the end stage of his rehab," he told Sky Sports ahead of kick-off.