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Isak Nears Liverpool Debut After 101 Days Out

03 April, 2026.Sports.12 sources

Key Takeaways

Alexander Isak returned to training 101 days after fibula fracture and ankle surgery.
He could feature in the FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City.
Isak is Liverpool's record signing at £125m.

Isak Returns To Training

Alexander Isak could feature for Liverpool after returning to team training 101 days after surgery.

“Arne Slot announced good news two days before the FA Cup quarterfinals between Manchester City and Liverpool”

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Slot said it would not make sense to start him after only two training sessions.

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Isak suffered a broken leg and underwent ankle surgery.

He is Liverpool's club record £125m signing.

Strategic Fit and Cautious Build-Up

Slot must decide whether to use Isak off the bench or hold him for PSG.

Salah is set to start, while Frimpong is fit and Alisson remains out.

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Isak is physically in a much better place but 100 days off makes it difficult.

Liverpool fans await their £125m investment's return after 16 appearances and three goals.

Extra Time Complication

The FA Cup tie could go to extra time, complicating when to use Isak.

“- Alexander Isak and Mohamed Salah could return against Man City - Jeremie Frimpong is expected to miss out - Man City have a largely fully-fit squad post-international break Liverpool boss Arne Slot has issued a significant and wide-ranging fitness update on his squad ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final clash with Manchester City”