Arne Slot gives Alexander Isak injury timescale after striker misses training again

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Alexander Isak was absent from the open training session on Monday afternoon.The Reds have had their fair share of injuries so far this season, with this one of the reasons perhaps why they have struggled to click as of yet.One player who is yet to get up and running properly is Isak, with the Swede struggling to get up to speed after missing the majority of pre-season.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. He has also had another setback after picking up an adductor injury against Frankfurt, something which has kept him out of action ever since.

Arne Slot has provided a fitness update, however, after he missed training again, with a timescale for his return now in place.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesAlexander Isak will not start the next two gamesLiverpool’s fixtures do not get any easier before the international break, with their next two games being Real Madrid and Manchester City.They will need all the players they have for this one, although they will have to make do without Isak in the Champions League and perhaps even on Sunday too.“Jeremie [Frimpong] and Alisson will not be available for Sunday,” Slot said in his press conference.“Alex [Isak] we have to wait and see. He definitely can’t start on Sunday but he could be in the squad.”READ MORE: Alexis Mac Allister simply must start for Liverpool vs Real Madrid, the reasons why are endless This is a huge blow for the Reds so at the very least, they will be hoping he can start the Man City game on the bench and come on to make an impact.Hugo Ekitike can prove himself furtherNot only will Isak be frustrated as he will miss even more football, but there will be added pressure when he returns due to Hugo Ekitike getting a run in the side.These two seem to be battling it out for the same position, with the Frenchman winning so far after his impressive start since joining.

Now, he will get at least two more chances before the Swede gets a look in, suggesting he could lay down a real marker of intent.Doing it against Real Madrid is also the most impressive of them all, meaning Ekitike could be about to hold his place down in the side for a little while longer.