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Graham Potter confirms Liverpool's worst Alexander Isak fears with new update

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballAlexander IsakAlexander Isak has had a slow start to life with Liverpool since his record-breaking move from Newcastle and Arne Slot has been given a concerning update regarding the forwardAlexander Isak is STILL not fit enough to play two games a week, according to Sweden boss Graham Potter. The Liverpool striker has endured a slow start to life at Anfield since his mega money switch from Newcastle.Isak did not have a pre-season with his former club - and has consequently taken some time to get up to speed with his new employers.



Asked about the forward, the former Chelsea and West Ham boss has confirmed that Isak is still not ready to play two 90-minute games back-to-back.Speaking in a press conference, Potter said: “He’s had a good week, he’s available. But we have to be smart with him because he’s been out for a while.“He’s not ready to play two matches for 90 minutes.

We have to wait and see until tomorrow.”READ MORE: Liverpool boss Arne Slot told exactly when he should DROP Mohamed SalahREAD MORE: Man Utd join Arsenal and Liverpool in transfer battle for 'next Toni Kroos'Asked if Isak had opened up on his difficult first few months as a Liverpool player, Potter said: “He’s like anybody in terms of the Swedish national team. Isak has not actually scored for his nation in any of his last three games.He will also be keen to get back on form for Liverpool in their next game against Nottingham Forest at Anfield next weekend.