Report: The earliest Liverpool fans could see Alexander Isak return now shared ahead of Man City
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Alexander Isak has been out of action for Liverpool since the win over Tottenham Hotspur in December 2025.The Swede has been hampered by injury and fitness following his British record move from Newcastle United last summer.Isak missed the international break with Sweden as a result of his latest knock, but with the March action coming to a close, club football is returning and fans could see the striker back as early as this weekend. Who do you want to see as Liverpool manager next season?
Two of the best young coaches in Europe 🙌 Photo by Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Alexander Isak could return for Liverpool vs Manchester CityLiverpool have a huge week of action coming up, starting with an FA Cup meeting against Manchester City on Saturday afternoon.They will then take on PSG in the first of two Champions League quarter-final legs next Wednesday.Lose both of those games and the Reds’ season is essentially over, barring competing for a top-five finish.However, Isak could be back for at least one of those matches, as reported by The Guardian.They say that the centre-forward may be available for the cup meeting with the Sky Blues this coming Saturday.However, next week’s Champions League clash is said to be viewed as the more realistic return date for the number nine.Regardless, it is hard to see Isak being fit enough to start too many matches between now and the end of the season.But when he is back up to speed, Arne Slot must figure out a way to fit both the ex-Newcastle man and Hugo Ekitike into the same XI.On that front, Rousing The Kop have suggested a new formation for Liverpool, which would also make replacing Mohamed Salah easier and likely less expensive than it would be if a like-for-like winger is signed.However, that formation probably can’t be used until Salah is gone, so exactly who could lose their place to fit Isak in right now remains unclear.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox