Liverpool striker Alexander Isak resumes team training after broken leg
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak will return to full team training on Thursday after recovering from a broken leg sustained against Tottenham in December.
The British record signing has been sidelined for nearly four months following the severe impact injury and subsequent ankle surgery.
He began individual fitness work last month but is now ready to rejoin his teammates ahead of a crucial period for the club.
Champions League return targeted
Head coach Arne Slot indicated the upcoming Champions League quarter-final against Paris St-Germain is a more realistic comeback date than Saturday’s FA Cup tie with Manchester City.
The Dutchman believes the Swedish international is in high spirits after his national team successfully navigated their play-off against Poland to reach the 2026 World Cup.
Despite a slow start to his Anfield career, managing just three goals in 16 appearances, his manager expects a significant attacking boost upon his return.
“I think Alex is in a really good place because Sweden qualified for the World Cup and apart from that he’s going to train with the group again for the first time,” Slot said.
“If you’ve worked so hard for three, four months and then to return to team training, that’s for everyone very nice.”
Attacking reinforcements for run-in
The former Newcastle forward’s availability will provide vital firepower for a side that has struggled to convert chances in recent weeks.
“To have him again in a team that’s usually generating quite a lot of chances, but to have him back for the last two months is very helpful for us,” Slot added.
In a further boost to the Merseyside outfit, Mohamed Salah is also expected to be fit for the weekend trip to the Etihad Stadium.
The Egyptian winger missed a defeat to Brighton prior to the international break but looks set to feature in the vital domestic cup clash.
