Liverpool Boost as Alexander Isak Targets March International Return, Possibly Sooner

Liverpool FC has received a significant boost with striker Alexander Isak targeting a return from injury ahead of March's international break, potentially even earlier. Sweden national team manager Graham Potter has confirmed that the 25-year-old forward, who joined Liverpool from Newcastle United in a British-record £125 million deal during the summer transfer window, is making excellent progress in his recovery from a fractured fibula suffered late in 2025.[2][4]

Isak's 2025–26 season started promisingly after forcing a move from Newcastle by going on strike, but it turned disastrous when he sustained the gruesome injury after scoring just three goals in 16 appearances for the Reds—his last goal coming in the match where he got hurt.[2] No formal recovery timeline was initially set, with reports suggesting "months" of absence, but Potter now believes a return before the March international window is realistic, offering hope to Arne Slot's squad.[1][2]

The injury has strained Liverpool's attacking options, forcing heavy reliance on players like Ekitiké, whose form has suffered without rotation. Isak's imminent availability would add a crucial layer of depth, aiding Liverpool's push for Champions League qualification amid a grueling schedule.[2] If he returns in time for the March break, his first game back could be the April 11 home clash against Fulham, followed closely by the Merseyside derby versus Everton a week later.[2]

Prior to the injury, Isak had been absent from Newcastle's preseason and released a statement accusing the club hierarchy of breaking promises, culminating in his high-profile transfer that shattered the Premier League record previously held by Chelsea's Moisés Caicedo (£115M).[1] Liverpool, already title holders, had broken their own record earlier by signing Florian Wirtz for £100M plus add-ons.[1] Potter's update, backed by club reports, signals that the £125M investment won't be rushed, but Isak's sharp movement-dependent style could prove pivotal in Liverpool's multi-front battles.[3][4]

This development alleviates concerns over the striker's long-term fitness and underscores Liverpool's resilience amid contract uncertainties and an injury crisis elsewhere in the squad.[3] Fans eagerly await his comeback to bolster the champions' ambitions.

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