Alexander Isak
LIV
Sweden
Right
Sep 21, 1999
26
6'4"
170 lb
CF
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Poacher
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Can't yet handle 90 minutes
Isak started the Champions League second leg against PSG and played one half before being withdrawn at the break, with coach Arne Slot confirming he is not yet ready to handle a full 90 minutes. "It is good to have Isak back, although he can't play 90 minutes yet."
Analysis: Isak is making steady progress in his return from an ankle injury that sidelined him for over three months, and starting the PSG fixture is a significant step up from the 12-minute cameo he managed in the first leg. With Hugo Ekitike (Achilles) now ruled out for months, Isak's gradual return takes on added urgency for Liverpool, who will need him firing on all cylinders for the final stretch of the season. Cody Gakpo could see more time as the central striker while Isak builds his way back to full sharpness, with coach Slot clearly committed to managing his minutes carefully to avoid any setbacks.
Building form off bench
Isak is fully available and featured for 12 minutes in Wednesday's Champions League clash against PSG, as he is expected to build his form off bench, according to coach Arne Slot. "Alexander is available for us again. So, to have him back is really nice. It was only 15 minutes, but it's good to have him back. Hopefully, we can progress his minutes, and we can grow his form as soon as possible, but last time, of course, it took him a while."
Analysis: Isak has been sidelined for over three months following ankle surgery and is now working his way back through cameo appearances off the bench before pushing for a starting role. The Swedish striker has had a difficult debut season at Anfield, managing just two goals in 10 Premier League appearances, and coach Slot's acknowledgment that it took him a while to find form last time around suggests the club will be patient in rebuilding his confidence. Hugo Ekitike has filled the attacking void admirably during his absence, making the competition for a starting spot an interesting subplot to follow as the season heads into its final stretch.
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