Eight games Alexander Isak could play for Liverpool before end of season

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Alexander Isak's debut campaign at Liverpool has been blighted by injury, but there may be some matches the £125million man could feature inArne Slot has made it clear Alexander Isak will not return to Liverpool in time for the Champions League clash against Galatasaray. While Sweden manager Graham Potter has previously said Isak could return for his country's crucial World Cup qualifier match against Ukraine on March 26, Slot has been less optimistic.The Reds boss made it clear Isak will not feature against Galatasaray tomorrow evening, nor will he play against Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageWhen asked if Isak may face Galatasaray, Slot simply commented, "Alex will not be available" without putting a time frame on his return. Before last weekend's draw against Tottenham, the Dutchman clarified a more detailed update on Isak's progress, including on whether he may link up with Sweden in the upcoming international break.Slot said: "If you ask me now I would say I don’t expect [Isak to go on duty with Sweden].

I am really, really looking forward to having him back but don’t get the expectations again so high that the minute he is on the pitch, he is at the level of what we spent that money on."With Sweden hopeful Isak can face the Ukrainians, it can be inferred Isak may be fit enough to feature in some capacity on April 4, when the Reds travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final. Slot will likely want a fully fit Isak for the latter, so it's possible the ex-Real Sociedad man may be used sparingly against the Cottagers.With Liverpool in a tight race for the Champions League spots, the final six Premier League fixtures will be Crystal Palace at home on April 25, Manchester United at Old Trafford on May 2, Chelsea at Anfield on May 9, Aston Villa away on May 17 and Brentford at home on May 24.There may also be more FA Cup and Champions League fixtures during that period, depending on Liverpool's results against Galatasaray and City.Watch Liverpool vs Galatasaray on TNT SportsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.