Huge boost for Arne Slot...
Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates
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Alexander Isak arrived at Liverpool in the summer of 2025 amid massive fanfare, having completed a British record move worth £125 million.
Expectations were huge for the former Newcastle United striker, yet his initial months at Anfield have been plagued by disruption.
Missing the bulk of the pre-seasondue to the protracted nature of his transfer, the Swedish international spent his early weeks playing catch-up, beforesuffering a groin injury in October that forced him out of four key fixtures.
His debut season has, by his own admission, been “frustrating,” with the 26-year-old managing just one goal in eight appearances, totaling only 429 minutes on the pitch.
Alexander Isak returns to full fitness
Alexander Isak of Liverpool
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Liverpool have now been handed a major boost ahead of the game against Nottingham Forest this weekend.
A reliable insider has reported that Alexander Isak is now ‘100% match fit’, which means that the Swede is now ready to be utilised for the full ninety minutes.
The update comes following a period of careful integration, which saw Isak return to action with a substitute appearance for Sweden against Switzerland during the recent international break.
While Sweden manager Graham Potter exercised extreme caution with Isak, even leaving him out of their final qualifier due to suspension risk, this was a tactical decision aimed at protecting his availability for Sweden’s March play-offs, rather than reflecting an ongoing physical issue.
The confirmation of 100% fitness clears the final medical hurdle, allowing Slot to consider the striker for a starting role against Forest on Saturday as Liverpool enters a critical phase of their season.
Isak needs to step up for Liverpool
With the injury concerns now seemingly behind him, the focus shifts squarely to Isak’s performance.
The astronomical fee paid demands immediate and consistent output, and so far, the return of one goal in limited minutes falls far short of expectations for a player considered a transformative signing.
The upcoming schedule offers no respite, with Liverpool facing eight matches before Christmas across domestic and European competitions.
This congested fixture list means Slot needs reliable firepower and the ability to rotate his forward line without a significant drop in quality.