Liverpool players can't hide true feelings about Alexander Isak as footage emerges from training return - opinion
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Alexander Isak’s return to training ahead of Liverpool’s FA Cup clash with Manchester City has got his teammates excited.The Reds have struggled on for three whole months without the input of their record signing, missing his uncanny ability to put the ball in the net terribly.It remains to be seen whether Arne Slot deems Isak ready to feature against City on Saturday, but as footage emerged from Isak‘s first full session back on Thursday, it is clear that every Liverpool player is just delighted to see him back. Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images Liverpool players excited to see Isak back in contentionAs soon as Isak walked through the doors of the AXA Training Centre on Thursday, LFCTV‘s cameras captured the mood amongst his teammates perfectly.Applause rings out from somewhere off screen as the No.
“You back?” After Isak confirms his return with a smile, Van Dijk hits him with a, “congratulations, say no more,” as the striker points and smiles.Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Arne Slot explains his plan for Alexander Isak after confirming Liverpool returnCurtis Jones was equally delighted to see Isak geared up for the training pitches. Isak looks fully settled with his teammatesEver since Isak arrived at Liverpool in September, there has been a feeling that he has not quite settled into life in red.The injury obviously made that even more difficult, but in a way it looks to have relaxed Isak and allowed him to acclimatise fully away from the spotlight.
What ONE word sums up Liverpool’s signing of Alexander Isak? Photo by Izzy Poles – AMA/Getty Images Alexis Mac Allister painted Isak as something of a loner during the early days of his rehabilitation, but judging by the scenes seen on Thursday, he now looks more relaxed and at home amongst the other Liverpool players.With the Reds in slightly better form than when he exited the team, hopefully that should help him slot straight back in for a crucial few weeks.It is likely that Saturday’s cup clash will come too soon for Isak, but with more training under his belt, a comeback during the PSG tie is definitely on the cards.As Liverpool players lick their lips at the prospect of having one of the Premier League’s best marksmen back in the side, the chemistry looks like it’s finally starting to grow.