Arne Slot issues Alexander Isak injury update as Liverpool star set for late fitness test

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballArne SlotLiverpool striker Alexander Isak was spotted doing individual training on the eve of the crunch Champions League tie with Galatasaray but Arne Slot is not expecting him back imminentlyArne Slot has refused to put a timescale on Alexander Isak's return to action as he steps up his recovery from a broken leg - but Joe Gomez could be available to face Galatasaray on Wednesday night.The Sweden international, 26, fractured his fibia back in December and was subsequently forced to undergo surgery. Isak, who joined Liverpool in a British record transfer back in the summer, was seen training individually on the eve of the Reds' crunch Champions League showdown with Galatasaray.While the sight of Isak back on the grass is a welcome boost for the Premier League champions, Slot was quick to stress a return to first-team action is not imminent.He did, however, offer a more optimistic update on Gomez, who could feature in Liverpool's second leg despite missing training on Tuesday.

He won't be available Saturday either. No timescale."If you have done months on the individual session it's quite a step up to train with the team and then it's a step up to play in Premier League and Champions League."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.

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