Alexander Isak fit as Arne Slot provides cautious return update

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Alexander Isak is fit to return to the Liverpool squad for Sunday’s trip to Man City, but Arne Slot has warned against expectations over the striker’s current level. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Slot explained: “He will train for the first time today with the team again, after being three weeks out.

“So I know that I said three weeks ago ‘his pre-season has ended, so now it’s time for us to see where he is’. “But I have to come back to those words, because if you are three weeks only with the rehab team that doesn’t bring you back to the level he was three weeks ago.

So again, I have to say give him some time.” Isak expected to take up a bench role The head coach is rightly playing down expectations over Isak upon his return, with it clear he is still working his way towards not only full fitness but also sharpness on the pitch. Isak has been called up to the Sweden squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Slovenia later this month and head coach Graham Potter has already reiterated the need to manage his minutes in those games.