Liverpool handed major Alexander Isak boost as £125m signing returns for PSG showdown
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SportFootballAlexander IsakLiverpool take on French giants Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter finals of the Champions League later this week with boss Arne Slot able to welcome back a high-profile nameAlexander Isak has been named in Liverpool's 21-man travelling squad to face Paris Saint-Germain as he closes in on his long-awaited return.Isak has been out of action since December after fracturing his leg against Tottenham. Giving an update on Isak following the FA Cup defeat to Manchester City, Arne Slot revealed he had his fingers crossed that the forward would return soon.He said: “I was hoping the same [that Isak would be among the substitutes on Saturday], but you always do these things in co-operation with medical staff, performance staff and the player himself.“We came to the conclusion that it was better for him to have a few more sessions than only one or two and then immediately jump into a game like this, where if you bring him in there might be extra-time.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Liverpool receive timely Alexander Isak boost ahead of crunch PSG showdownREAD MORE: Arne Slot told decisive league game as Steven Gerrard delivers Liverpool sack verdict“The situation is now that I hope – again I hope – that he will be available for Wednesday, but today came too early for him.”Isak, 26, was signed in a British record £125million deal from Newcastle in the summer but he has had a slow start to life at Anfield. Before his injury, he had netted just three goals in 16 appearances in all competitions.While Isak's return is a big boost for Slot and Liverpool, the Reds are still contending with a number of issues.
The defence of their Premier League title has fallen flat and they sit fifth in the table with seven games of the season left to go.Having been eliminated from the FA Cup by Manchester City, the Champions League represents their only opportunity of silverware this season.Following the clash with PSG, Liverpool then welcome Fulham to Anfield at the weekend ahead of the return game against the French side in a week's time.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.