Paul Joyce hits Liverpool new fresh injury blow before Real Madrid showdown

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Liverpool look set to be without Alexander Isak for the Champions League clash with Real Madrid, following a new update from Paul Joyce. For Liverpool, it is a crucial game in their efforts to reach the Champions League knockout rounds, with last month’s 1-0 defeat away to Galatasaray giving them some work to do.

The injuries are beginning to rack up a little for the Premier League champions, with the likes of Alisson and Isak the most high-profile recent absentees. Now, writing on X on Monday, Joyce confirmed that Isak didn’t take part in team training, suggesting that he will miss out against Madrid at Anfield: “Alexander Isak misses Liverpool training ahead of Real Madrid.

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