By LEWIS STEELE, FOOTBALL REPORTER and MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER
Published: 04:39 EST, 7 November 2025 | Updated: 04:46 EST, 7 November 2025
Alexander Isak will return to Liverpool training today after missing the last three weeks through injury – and the British record signing has a chance of making the squad for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City.
Isak has had a frustrating start to life on Merseyside, scoring just one goal – in the Carabao Cup – and struggling for fitness.
He had a limited pre-season after forcing a move from Newcastle and has picked up a couple of niggling issues since his transfer.
The Swede went off with a groin problem at half-time against Eintracht Frankfurt and has not been seen since – but Isak will return to full training for the first time on Friday and is in contention to make the substitutes bench against City.
Liverpool will be without goalkeeper Alisson for the trip to the Etihad Stadium though he is expected to be fit for the first game back after the international break against Nottingham Forest.
Right back Jeremie Frimpong will be out for a bit longer, though. Daily Mail Sport reported last week how the Dutchman was facing a longer spell on the sidelines than first feared.
Alexander Isak will return to Liverpool training today ahead of their clash with Manchester City
Isak has been absent since coming off with a groin problem against Frankfurt last month
'I said three weeks ago that his pre-season has ended. It's time for us to see where he is at,' Slot said of Isak's fitness.
'I have to come back to those words because if you are three weeks in rehab, that doesn't bring you back to the levels you were three weeks ago.
'Although our team have done a great job, you can't compare rehab with games of football or training sessions with the team. That's simply not possible.'
Isak was earlier this week included in the Sweden squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
New Sweden boss Graham Potter said that Isak would be 'available' but will not be able to complete both of their matches during the international break.