Arne Slot gives update on Alexander Isak's fitness after Man City decision

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The Sweden international returned to training on Friday for the first time in nearly three weeks and was named in the squad that traveled to the Etihad on Sunday, but Slot opted not to introduce Isak with Liverpool trailing. He is there if he needs to help us.” Isak has not played since October 22 (Image: Getty Images) Isak’s fitness levels have been a recurring issue since he left Newcastle United on deadline day, with the forward essentially missing out on a pre-season after he was frozen out by Eddie Howe and forced to train away from the first-team group.

Isak built up his fitness in the first weeks at Liverpool and, after starting three consecutive league matches, Slot declared the 26-year-old was finally up to speed following the October international break. Isak's fitness has been a recurring problem this season (Image: 2025 DeFodi Images) Isak was named in Graham Potter’s Sweden squad last week, and Slot will hope he can build up his sharpness with the international squad before returning to Liverpool for the longest run of unbroken run of fixtures in the club season.

“He will train with the team for the first time today after being three weeks out. I know I said three weeks ago his pre-season was ended, so now we have to see where he is,” said the Dutchman.