Arne Slot gives major Alexander Isak and Alisson Becker Liverpool injury update
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCArne Slot has delivered the latest on Alexander Isak and Liverpool injuries ahead of the trip to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday09:26, 07 Nov 2025Updated 09:31, 07 Nov 2025Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has revealed that British transfer record signing Alexander Isak will return to training today ahead of this weekend's big Premier League game at Manchester City. The £125m man has missed the Reds' last four matches with a groin issue.But after being called up to the latest Sweden squad, Isak could now be part of the Liverpool travelling party for the trip to the Etihad on Sunday (4.30pm) for what will be the final fixture before the international break.But speaking at his press conference this morning, Reds boss Slot urged caution.
He said: "Isak will train with team again after three weeks out.READ MORE: Arne Slot has given game away ahead of Man City after bizarre Liverpool callsREAD MORE: Liverpool dealing with overlooked transfers issue as Arne Slot given strong backing"I know I said his pre-season has ended a few weeks ago, but if you've had three weeks with rehab it doesn't bring him back to the levels he was at."Even though our rehab has done an incredible job you can't replicate games. I felt he was tired but we will wait to see where he is today."Liverpool will be without goalkeeper Alisson Becker and defenders Jeremie Frimpong and Giovanni Leoni this weekend.But Slot confirmed Alisson is set to return for the home clash with Nottingham Forest on November 22.
However, Frimpong will still be sidelined, along with long-term injury victim Leoni.The Reds will head to City on the back of a superb 1-0 Champions League win at home to Real Madrid and a morale-boosting 2-0 triumph at home to Aston Villa, which halted the defending champions' run of four straight defeats in the Premier League.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.