Alexander Isak could make his long-awaited return to action as Liverpool face PSG in the Champions League
Liverpool are hoping to welcome back Alexander Isak from injury for their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
Isak has not played for Liverpool since being injured while scoring in the 2-1 win over Tottenham on December 20, adding to a frustrating start to life on Merseyside following his record summer transfer from Newcastle.
It was revealed afterwards that the Sweden international had suffered an ankle injury that included a fractured fibula and required surgery.
Isak is now back in full team training and while he was left out of the matchday squad against Manchester City at the weekend, Arne Slot has said he is hopeful of having the striker available for selection in Paris.
“I was hoping the same [that Isak would be among the substitutes on Saturday], but you always do these things in co-operation with medical staff, performance staff and the player himself,” Slot said of Isak’s absence from the 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final loss.
“We came to the conclusion that it was better for him to have a few more sessions than only one or two and then immediately jump into a game like this, where if you bring him in there might be extra-time.
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“The situation is now that I hope – again I hope – that he will be available for Wednesday, but today came too early for him.”
Liverpool’s attacking options are expanding now that Alexander Isak is back in full training
If Isak is able to feature, it is likely he does so from the bench as his minutes are expected to be managed ahead of next week’s second leg and Liverpool’s battle for a top-four Premier League finish.
After hitting out at the manner in which his side capitulated at the Etihad Stadium, Slot would ideally like to ring the changes, but injuries means his options are rather limited.
Giorgi Mamardashvili will keep his place in goal as Alisson Becker remains sidelined, though Alexis Mac Allister could replace Curtis Jones in midfield.
Hugo Ekitike is set to face his former club, but may start from the left once again - instead of Cody Gakpo - to allow Florian Wirtz to continue operating centrally after a bright start against Man City.
Predicted Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Ekitike; Wirtz
Injured: Bradley, Leoni, Endo, Alisson
Doubts: Isak
Time and date: 8pm BST on Wednesday, April 8, 2026
How to watch: TNT Sports
Venue: Parc des Princes