Alexander Isak injury update ahead of Brentford vs Liverpool
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Liverpool’s club-record signing started against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, but was replaced by Federico Chiesa at the break. Isak is yet to get off the mark in the Premier League for his new club, and Slot confirmed that the Swede faces a late fitness test to be involved in Saturday’s trip to London to face Brentford. ‘Alexander [Isak] is not too bad.
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There was further bad news for Liverpool on the injury front, with Jeremie Frimpong also picking up an injury in the 5-1 over Frankfurt. ‘Jeremie Frimpong is not in a good place, he won’t play today, tomorrow or next week,’ Slot said when asked if the full-back could play a part in Saturday’s game. ‘Hamstring injuries so that is going to take a while.’ Jeremie Frimpong is sidelined with a hamstring injury (Picture: Getty) Elsewhere, Ryan Gravenberch missed the trip to Germany with an ankle problem, but could be able to return at the weekend. ‘He didn’t travel with us so today we are again but yesterday we had a day of travel so let’s see where he is,’ Slot said of the Dutch midfielder. But the Liverpool boss also confirmed that Alisson is not yet ready for his return to the matchday squad after a hamstring injury, noting: ‘That is going to take a bit longer.’ More to follow… Arrow MORE: Marcus Rashford sends message to Manchester United over Barcelona stay Arrow MORE: Alan Shearer’s Premier League predictions for Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool games Arrow MORE: Set pieces and long throws – the Premier League’s never-ending search for marginal gains Football Newsletter – In The Mixer Your guide to the week in football.