Isak Nears Liverpool Debut After 101 Days Out
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Isak Nears Liverpool Debut After 101 Days Out

03 April, 2026.Sports.12 sources

Alexander Isak returned to training 101 days after fibula fracture and ankle surgery. He could feature in the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City.

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Isak's readiness and minutes for the City clash

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“Maybe [he can play] a few minutes but let's wait and see how he is today, how he feels about it himself.”

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“Alex (Isak) trained with us yesterday for the first time after exactly 101 days out, Slot said. "It will definitely be too fast to expect him in the starting line up (against City)."”

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Isak Returns To Training

Alexander Isak could feature for Liverpool after returning to team training 101 days after surgery.

“Isak could feature after making his return to team training 101 days after surgery”

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Slot said it would not make sense to start him after only two training sessions.

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Isak suffered a broken leg and underwent ankle surgery.

He is Liverpool's club record £125m signing.

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Strategic Fit and Cautious Build-Up

Slot must decide whether to use Isak off the bench or hold him for PSG.

Salah is set to start, while Frimpong is fit and Alisson remains out.

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Isak is physically in a much better place but 100 days off makes it difficult.

Liverpool fans await their £125m investment's return after 16 appearances and three goals.

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Extra Time Complication

The FA Cup tie could go to extra time, complicating when to use Isak.

“It could go to extra time, so that makes it even more complicated”

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Slot said if he comes on and extra time happens, he can be taken off again.

This highlights challenges of reintegrating a player after serious injury.

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