Liverpool are back in action this weekend against Nottingham Forest and desperately need Alexander Isak to start showing why he cost a British record transfer fee
Chris Burns Senior Sports Writer and Neil Docking
07:50, 20 Nov 2025Updated 07:53, 20 Nov 2025
Alexander Isak has struggled to make any impact at Liverpool so far
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Alexander Isak has struggled to make any impact at Liverpool so far(Image: DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Liverpool are set to return to action this weekend against Nottingham Forest at Anfield after Arne Slot's team were sent into the two-week international break on a low note after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Before the disappointing result at the Etihad, Liverpool had secured consecutive victories against Aston Villa and Real Madrid. These wins had sparked hope among fans that the Reds had bounced back from a poor spell of form, which saw the reigning champions lose four Premier League matches in succession.
However, the loss to City has highlighted that Slot still has a significant task ahead to steer his underperforming squad back on course, with Liverpool currently sitting eighth in the league table. The Reds had an extraordinary summer transfer window, breaking their transfer record twice: first for Florian Wirtz and later for Alexander Isak, but neither have lived up to expectations.
Here's all the latest news from Anfield.
No 'panic' over Isak
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - NOVEMBER 18: Swedish player Alexander Isak (9) is seen on the bench during the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers Group B match between Sweden and Slovenia at Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 18, 2025. (Photo by Atila Altuntas/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Alexander Isak sitting on the bench for Sweden(Image: Atila Altuntas/Anadolu via Getty Images)
A member of Sweden's coaching staff has eased concerns about Isak. The former Newcastle forward was an unused substitute for Sweden in their 1-1 draw with Slovenia on Tuesday.
Nevertheless, the player's absence stemmed from concerns over a potential suspension for March's World Cup qualifying clash. The striker had made his comeback on Saturday following nearly four weeks on the sidelines with a groin problem, reports the Mirror.
Isak entered the fray as a second-half replacement but couldn't prevent Graham Potter's team from suffering a crushing 4-1 defeat to Switzerland. It was then anticipated that the Reds' forward would play a more significant role against Slovenia.
But following Saturday's loss, Tuesday's match had become meaningless. Stefan Pettersson, who serves alongside Sweden manager Potter, explained: "We receive some supplementary letters from FIFA and UEFA about these things.
"I want to double-check what it might say in them. Before the next game, we will know with 100% certainty what applies. There is no panic about it now. That could be the case [that Isak and some Sweden players were at risk of suspension]. It certainly can [affect team selection]."
Potter continued: "The situation with the yellow cards, injuries to players, it's not an ideal situation. You don't want players who go on the pitch and can't be aggressive. You're not yourself then."
Isak hasn't featured for the Reds since hobbling off at the interval during the 5-1 triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt on October 22. He remained on the bench throughout Liverpool's loss to City.
Liverpool smash £300m barrier
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 25: (SUN OUT, SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) John Henry, Principle Owner of Liverpool and his wife Linda Pizzuti Henry pose for a photograph with the Premier League trophy, as Liverpool are crowned the Champions of the Premier League for the 2024/25 Season, following Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield on May 25, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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Liverpool owner John Henry and his wife Linda Pizzuti pose for a photograph with the Premier League trophy(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Liverpool have announced a new multi-year partnership with digital payments behemoth PayPal.
This marks the first-ever collaboration between the American company and a Premier League club. In their most recent set of accounts, Liverpool revealed in February the club's commercial revenue had surged by as much as £36m to £308m, a figure that is expected to increase.
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PayPal now becomes the club's 'official digital payments' partner, which will see the introduction of a loyalty programme for fans around the globe.
The club states the deal is "set to enhance the way Liverpool FC fans engage with the club, both online and in person".
This new partnership follows closely on the heels of the Premier League champions' agreement with Haier, a home appliance brand. The Reds have also recently added UPS, Google Pixel, Peloton and Orion Innovation to their roster of partners.