Alexander Isak makes 'frustrating' admission as Liverpool striker offers new injury update

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballAlexander IsakLiverpool striker Alexander Isak made his return from a groin injury as a substitute in Sweden's loss to SwitzerlandAlexander Isak has shared his frustration after seeing his season disrupted by injury following his British record £125m move to Liverpool. As a result, he was left playing catch-up following his move to Anfield at the start of September.Isak has admittedly endured a slow start to his Liverpool career, scoring just once from his first eight appearances for the club.READ MORE: I know how Giorgi Mamardashvili feels at Liverpool because the same thing happened to meREAD MORE: Liverpool sent 'outstanding' Florian Wirtz message as Erling Haaland comparison madeBut his progress was derailed by a groin injury last month after he was forced off at half-time in the Reds’ 5-1 thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt.He went on to miss Liverpool’s next four matches before being left as an unused substitute in the Reds’ 3-0 loss to Man City prior to the November international break.Consequently, the 26-year-old made his return from injury for Sweden in their latest World Cup qualifier on Saturday night.

“I feel like the reaction was good after the match in my body.“Hopefully I can play properly in the next match (against Slovenia on Tuesday). I always want to play my game and perform.“But yes, it's hard to be away and not be able to help and contribute.

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