Arne Slot Gives Big Update on Alexander Isak Ahead of Real Madrid vs Liverpool

Liverpool manager Arne Slot delivered a worrying update on striker Alexander Isak injury ahead of the upcoming Real Madrid vs Liverpool clash. The six-time Champions League winners Liverpool lock horns with 15-time winners Real Madrid tonight. The manager might be without the British record signing as he nurses back to full fitness from a groin injury he suffered in the previous Champions League game. His update shed light on the question of will Alexander Isak play in the Real Madrid vs Liverpool UCL clash.

Arne Slot delivers Alexander Isak Injury Update

When quizzed about the injured stars Isak, Jeremy Frimpong and Alisson, Slot said, “All three are unavailable for tomorrow. Jeremie and Alisson will both be unavailable on Sunday. With Alex, we have to wait and see. Definitely not starting on Sunday, but maybe involved in the squad. He is still not training with the team, so we have to wait and see”.

With this clear update on Alexander Isak injury, Slot has ruled out the possibility of him playing taking part in the Real Madrid vs Liverpool fixture. With a four-day gap between the Real Madrid clash and the crucial Manchester City game in the Premier League, the manager is hopeful of getting Isak involved in some capacity against the Cityzens. This will come as a huge boost for Hugo Ekitike, who is set to start as the number 9 against Los Blancos.

Alexander Isak's time at Liverpool

Liverpool knew everything about Alexander Isak injury-prone nature. Despite that, they spent a British record fee to bring him to Anfield. To force a move, Isak skipped the pre-season at Newcastle United and trained alone. It took a big hit on his speed to match fitness. He arrived rusty at Anfield and needed a special intensive plan to get to full match fitness.

He made his debut against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Isak scored his first Liverpool goal against Southampton in the Carabao Cup. However, it was not all smooth sailing for him with the Reds. He struggled for fluency against Crystal Palace. Despite registering an assist against Chelsea, he was below par against Manchester United. He is learning to play against new forwards and is still rusty without pre-season. Having started the game against Frankfurt in the Champions League, he was replaced at halftime. It was later revealed that he was suffering from a groin injury. The issue kept him out for three games. It could also keep him out for the crunch double header against Real Madrid and Manchester City. Liverpool fans will be hoping to see an Alexander Isak injury-free and scoring goals for fun.