Rousing the Kop

Alexander Isak gives latest update on his fitness after Liverpool vs Leeds friendly

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Liverpool’s 4-2 defeat against Leeds United will set some alarm bells ringing amongst the Reds’ support, with concern about how easily Andoni Iraola’s team capitulated in the second-half.Nevertheless, despite the obvious worries, there were still plenty of things to be positive about following the match.Perhaps the biggest point to be optimistic about was the return of Alexander Isak, who looked sharp throughout his 45 minutes on the pitch. And while speaking to Swedish outlet Sportbladet after the match, Liverpool‘s No.



What has been your main takeaway from Liverpool’s pre-season under Andoni Iraola? Isak has recovered well from the leg-break which kept him out for more than three months last season, and looked good while at the World Cup with Sweden.The four matches at the tournament hopefully helped to bring back Isak’s match fitness ahead of pre-season, and he has admitted that he is in a good place right now.Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool’s player ratings vs Leeds as Reds end US tour in concerning fashion“I got to feel some of the ball and run a bit, work on my fitness,” he said.

That’s the plan.Asked how his body feels after a difficult year, Isak said he ‘felt good’, and when asked whether he is 100 per cent fit, the No. It is the best update Liverpool could get.