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Manchester City host Liverpool FC in the Premier League this weekend and here is the early team news.
Alexander Isak will train with the Liverpool first-team today ahead of their trip to face Man City in the Premier League this weekend. The 26-year-old has been out for the past three weeks after a groin injury but could be back in the matchday squad for their trip to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Isak has missed the last four matches across all competitions, and Arne Slot is eager to ease him back into action after such a long time out. It means the Sweden international could be back on the bench this weekend, but is not expected to start the match.
In terms of other team news, Liverpool are still without full-back Jeremie Frimpong after he suffered a hamstring issue last month, while Alisson Becker is not expected back until after the November international break. Giovanni Leoni has been ruled out for the rest of the season after an ACL injury.
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Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday morning, Liverpool boss Arne Slot was asked for an update on Alexander Isak ahead of the Man City clash.
"He will train for the first time today with the team again after three weeks out," Slot told reporters. "I said three weeks ago that his pre-season has ended. It's time for us to see where he is at.
"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. Again, I've to say give him some time."
When pushed for an update on Jeremie Frimpong and Alisson Becker, Slot added: "Alisson, for sure, and I also expect Jeremie to be back after the international break - because there isn't another one until March! I don't expect Frimpong to be fully fit for Nottingham Forest (22 November) but I expect Alisson to be fit for that game."
Liverpool players ruled out: Leoni, Alisson, Frimpong
Liverpool players in doubt: Isak
Man City manager Pep Guardiola will provide an update on his team when he holds his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon. Mateo Kovacic is the only player currently absent after he suffered an ankle injury that is expected to leave him sidelined for a few months.
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