Liverpool fans still have three reasons to smile ahead of the March international break
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The misery is very much back.As they embark upon the final international break of the season, though, Liverpool fans should remember that they have at least three reasons to smile as spring finally arrives. Who was the worst performer for Liverpool against Brighton?
Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Alexander Isak set to return imminentlySaturday’s game against Brighton neatly highlighted just how much Liverpool are missing Alexander Isak right now, and his imminent return is one of the biggest positives for fans to clutch onto.Arne Slot has suggested that the Swede will not be fit to face Manchester City in the FA Cup in what is Liverpool’s next fixture, but the Reds boss did confirm that Isak is expected to feature against PSG.Even if things continue to turn sour in the remaining matches, it will simply be a relief to have Liverpool’s record signing back out on the pitch.Fans are yet to really see just how good he can be, and the sight of Isak tormenting defenders while wearing red is hopefully one we can still catch a glimpse of before the end of the campaign.Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Arne Slot risks angering Liverpool supporters by suggesting he’s off for another holidayApril European nights to return to AnfieldThere is arguably nothing better in all of football than a Champions League knockout match at Anfield in April or May.Having last reached the quarter-finals in 2022, it has been some time since supporters were able to enjoy the anticipation of a big European tie arriving on the evening of a nice, sunny spring day.That is exactly what they have to look forward to this April, with PSG coming to Merseyside on April 14th.Regardless of how good the French champions are, Liverpool always have a chance in Europe, and if the Reds can go to Paris and get a good result, they will fancy themselves to get through at Anfield. Beyond that, a semi-final with either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich promises even greater excitement.The season is almost overWhile the excitement of Isak’s return and the Champions League knockouts are the silver linings to Liverpool’s dreadful season, arguably the best thing of all is simply that this most awful of campaigns is nearly over.From start to finish, this year has felt like a nightmare for Liverpool, and it will be a relief just to get to the end of it and reset over the summer.
Will Xabi Alonso be Liverpool manager by the start of the 2026/27 season? Look ahead to it and smile, Reds, because the blessed relief of almost three months without this Liverpool team ruining your week is just within reach.