Arne Slot utters Alexander Isak hope with Liverpool set for massive boost
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlexander IsakLiverpool striker Alexander Isak should feature off the bench again this weekend as Arne Slot's side take on Fulham, with the Dutchman outlining his plan for the SwedeArne Slot and Alexander Isak during Inter Milan vs Liverpool in the Champions League(Image: Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Ciancaphoto Studio/Getty Images)Alexander Isak should be back at full tilt for Liverpool more quickly than when he missed pre-season and struggled to get up to speed at Anfield.That is the belief of Arne Slot, who needs a boost from his $169 million (£125 million) striker in the final few matches of the season. "I said many times it was hard for us to convert chances into goals.READ MORE: Arne Slot confirms FSG support amid difficult Liverpool season - 'As weird as it might sound'READ MORE: Arne Slot confirms Liverpool injury status before Fulham with Alisson and Alexander Isak latest"He has been a goalscorer for his whole life.
He did not get a chance against Paris, but in all the other games, we had chances."To have him back is really nice. That is normal, but now we are hoping that after the rehab period, we can bring him faster to the level we want him to be at."Isak during his Liverpool return against Paris Saint-Germain(Image: Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)Elsewhere, Alisson Becker is "working hard" behind the scenes to come back as soon as possible.
He, though, will not be involved against Fulham.Slot had previously ruled the Brazilian out of playing in the second leg against PSG too, with no exact timeline being placed on when Alisson can come back in for Giorgi Mamardashvili.Giovanni Leoni, Wataru Endo and Conor Bradley remain out through long-term injuries.But while there are no fresh concerns for Liverpool ahead of a huge game this weekend in the race for the top five spots, several players will need their minutes managed.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Slot said last week that he struggled to play against Brighton before the international break a few days after starting against Galatasaray in Europe.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAlexander IsakArne Slot