The return of Alexander Isak is long overdue at Liverpool. The 26-year-old Swedish striker, recruited for 150 million euros by the English team (6th), had a difficult first season. With just three goals in 16 appearances, he had to leave the field following an ankle injury including a fractured fibula last December. Asked about his recovery, his coach, Arne Slot, wanted to talk about his return to the media this Thursday. “Alex was on the field in his running shoes for the first time this week, so it’s still going to take a while. It will be somewhere around the international break, it depends if he has a relapse. End of March, beginning of April, when he’ll be back with the group. That doesn’t mean he’s ready to start playing right away.”.
A hard blow for the 47-year-old Dutchman who must cope without the most expensive player in the history of British football. However, he remains confident about Isak’s future, highlighting the progress made during his rehabilitation. “You know you are in your final stages. The next step is of course working with the ball and then getting into the group and it takes a while before you’re ready to play. It’s good that the rehabilitation went well, compliment him, our medical staff too”. Before the coach adds a comment with a touch of disappointment. “Unfortunately for him and for us, we didn’t see the best Alex. We will see him next season”.
