Alexander Isak: Luis Enrique to have nightmares as Liverpool star ready to feature vs PSG
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Credit: Imago Wed 8 April 2026 8:45, UK Alexander Isak could be about to haunt Luis Enrique and PSG as the Liverpool star jets out to France with his teammates.Arne Slot has confirmed that, while the Sweden international is not fit enough to start, the centre-forward could feature at the Parc des Princes, which will be a huge boost for the Reds.At the same time, Enrique and his players might be rethinking their strategy because, although the striker is returning from a fractured leg, his threat in the final third cannot be underestimated.Liverpool take on PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals first leg on Wednesday, 8 April, with Hugo Ekitike and Mohamed Salah expected to lead the line. Slot’s bench is set to be a strong one, though.🗣️ ''We do think we can get a performance out him now, but not to start'' Arne Slot on Alexander Isak potentially returning for Liverpool in the Champions League. pic.twitter.com/eYG4dx6bUd— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 7, 2026 View Tweet ⚽ Liverpool Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews, VAR verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Reds fixture.
VISIT THE LIVERPOOL MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Alexander Isak has a history with PSGIsak could feature for the first time since December, when he had his leg broken by a sliding Micky van de Ven in the process of scoring against Tottenham before the Christmas break. Luckily for the Reds, he has made an incredible recovery, just in time for the PSG clash, and his previous displays against the Ligue 1 giants will be remembered by everyone at the Parc des Princes.During his time at Newcastle United, the Sweden international faced them twice in the 2023-24 Champions League group stage, with the Magpies winning once and drawing once.Alexander Isak’s last game vs PSGStats [FotMob]Minutes played90Goals1Shot accuracy50% (1/2)Big chances missed1Touches in opposition box3Ground duels won17% (1/6)Aerial duels won33% (1/3)He even scored in the 1-1 draw at the Parc des Princes, and if he does come onto the pitch on Wednesday, the striker will be hoping to have a similar impact.Arne Slot’s future could rest on Champions League clashesFootball Insider understands that the “toxic atmosphere” at Liverpool could get Slot sacked, with the manager under serious pressure, despite winning the Premier League in his first season.Multiple big names, including Xabi Alonso, have been linked with the job, and supporters are pushing for this season to be the Dutchman’s final one in charge after a disastrous 2025-26 campaign.Bringing a sizeable lead back to Anfield might just provide the hierarchy and supporters with enough confidence that Slot is the right man to lead the team forward, and that this term is just a one-off.That is what the manager will be hoping for, and he could be relying on a superb cameo from Isak to bring the victory back to Merseyside ahead of the second leg. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.