Alexander Isak will rejoin Liverpool's team training on Thursday, head coach Arne Slot has confirmed. The 26-year-old Sweden striker has been sidelined since December after suffering a fractured fibula and undergoing ankle surgery. Isak sustained the injury during Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Tottenham, following a challenge by Micky van de Ven, just moments after scoring. Before the injury, he made 16 appearances and scored three goals for the Reds since his £125 million move from Newcastle United in September. Slot described Isak as being "in a really good place" both mentally and physically, citing Sweden's World Cup qualification as an added boost. The forward's return to group training marks a key step in his recovery, though he remains unlikely to feature against Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final at Etihad Stadium on Saturday (12:45 BST). His comeback has been closely monitored, with Liverpool cautious about rushing him back into match action. The club holds hopes that he could be available for selection in the coming weeks as the season enters a critical phase. Isak's progress is seen as vital for Liverpool's attacking depth in the final stretch of the campaign.
When Slot says Isak is "in a really good place," it's not just about fitness—it's a signal that Liverpool's biggest investment is finally nearing full integration. Isak scoring just before his injury against Spurs showed flashes of the impact he can have, and his return to training reignites hopes for a season that still hangs in the balance. For a club relying on young attackers, having a proven finisher like Isak back could shift the dynamic—not in hype, but in cold, clinical minutes.
