Will Alexander Isak play vs. Man City? Sweden coach’s ‘hope’ over return

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Alexander Isak has missed the last four games for Liverpool with a groin injury, but his call-up to the Sweden squad comes with hope he can play vs. Arne Slot has already ruled Isak out of starting contention at the Etihad, but speaking to reporters before the victory over Real Madrid said it was possible he could make the squad.

Definitely not starting on Sunday, but maybe he can be involved in the squad,” he explained. “But he is still not training with the team, so we have to wait and see.” Liverpool have now won back-to-back games after a run of six defeats in seven, and that came after Slot made 10 changes for the Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace last week.

Defending his selection for that 3-0 loss, Slot specifically noted the risks he took with Isak and his latest injury. “The last time I played a player that we thought was ready for that programme, but it turned out maybe he wasn’t, was Alexander Isak and he went out with an injury,” he said.