Alexander Isak decision made as Liverpool ring in the changes vs Man City

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April 4th 2026, 11:55 (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Alexander Isak has been left out of Liverpool’s matchday squad for the impending FA Cup clash with Manchester City.The Sweden international had made a welcome return to the training pitch this week. However, it seems that Saturday’s clash has come too soon for the striker.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE!

ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe footballer returned to team training on Thursday following a three-month injury layoff period.No Alexander Isak as Liverpool vs Man City team news dropsIt should come as absolutely no surprise to fans that Arne Slot was not prepared to risk his summer signing in the FA Cup.Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustHaving only just returned to team training, having suffered a severe ankle injury (and fibula fracture) back in December, it would have been the height of foolishness to rush Isak back for the City clash.It seems the earliest we can likely expect to see the former Newcastle United hitman back in the matchday squad will be for one or both of our upcoming knockout clashes with PSG in the Champions League.