Alexander Isak will return to team training with Liverpool on Wednesday after more than three months out with injury. The Swedish striker broke his fibula and damaged his ankle while scoring against Tottenham in December. Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Isak is in a good place following Sweden's World Cup qualification.
Isak joined Liverpool from Newcastle last summer in a £125 million club-record deal but has endured a tough first season at Anfield. He has not played since the injury at Tottenham and remains on track for a return in the coming weeks, with hopes of featuring at this summer's World Cup after Sweden's 3-2 play-off win over Poland on Monday evening. Slot noted the timing boosts Isak's morale ahead of his training return. The absence of the sharp-shooter has contributed to Liverpool's struggles in front of goal, affecting their push for a top-four Premier League finish. Slot told Liverpoolfc.com that having Isak back will help a squad that generates many chances, even if he does not start immediately. Liverpool face key matches ahead, including an FA Cup quarter-final at Manchester City on April 4 and a Champions League two-legged tie against Paris Saint-Germain starting April 8.
