Arne Slot eases Alexander Isak World Cup fears as Liverpool star picks up injury
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlexander IsakA few days after discussing the importance of Alexander Isak's involvement in the final games of the season, the striker missed out on a trip to Old Trafford after suffering a fresh setbackArne Slot explained why Alexander Isak missed Sunday's trip to Manchester United(Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot has revealed Alexander Isak missed Sunday's game against Manchester United after suffering a "really small" injury in training.The Liverpool striker scored his first home league for the club last week in the win over Crystal Palace and, with Hugo Ekitike absent for the remainder of the campaign, Isak was expected to play a big role in the final weeks of the season.However, following reports on Saturday that he had sustained a groin injury, Isak was not named in the squad that traveled to Old Trafford the following day."After our last win against Palace, you go into the week and in the start you already know you're going to miss out on Mo [Salah], and then during the week we miss out on Alex as well," Slot told Sky Sport ahead of the game"But that's not the first time this season. Arsenal away, we had our both No.9s not available as well and we were able to play a good game."So, it is the situation so accept it.
Very unlucky and unhappy with the fact Alex picked up a small – really small – injury. That's why this game came a bit too early."Slot's update should ease any fears of a serious injury for Isak, who has struggled with several fitness issues this season and is set to play at the World Cup this summer.The Liverpool boss added he is hopeful both Isak and Alisson, who also missed Sunday's game, should be back in time to face Chelsea next week.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAlexander IsakManchester United FCArne Slot