Liverpool’s injury situation is starting to evolve once more, and the most recent news on Alexander Isak has provided a much clearer picture of when Arne Slot could potentially utilize his club-record signing.
According to Paul Joyce in The Times, the 26-year-old Swedish forward is aiming to make his comeback around the end of next month, as he intensifies his rehabilitation from a fractured leg and ankle injury.
This timing is particularly relevant ahead of the upcoming Premier League away game at Nottingham Forest, as Liverpool’s fixture list remains packed while the team pushes to regain ground near the top of the standings.
In his comments on Isak’s recovery, Slot has been careful not to commit to a firm deadline, but the overall progress is evident.
“Alex has been out on the pitch this week—not in football boots, but in running shoes—for the first time,” Slot explained. The general target, drawing from both his remarks and Joyce’s reporting, points to Isak potentially rejoining the squad around the March international break, with a return to the group by late March or early April considered feasible barring any complications.
Slot emphasized that simply getting back on the pitch is just one stage: the Sweden star still needs to progress through ball work, integration with the team, and building match readiness.
“The next phase involves working with the ball… Then joining the group, and it takes time after that before you’re match-ready.”
The key positive for Liverpool fans is that Slot anticipates Isak being available at some point this season, keeping the possibility alive for the closing stages of the campaign.
“Let’s avoid setting a strict timeline, but it’s clear he’ll be available—if everything proceeds smoothly—this season.”
Isak’s early days at Liverpool have been disrupted and inconsistent, making it tough for him to find consistent form—a crucial factor when assessing his contributions so far. He missed a proper pre-season, had to regain fitness while settling into a new team, and then suffered the unforeseen broken leg in December.
Despite the interruptions, his stats in limited appearances show some impact, including a goal in his most recent outing before the injury, underscoring why this recovery phase is so important.
Slot also touched on the broader view: the club is yet to witness the peak version of the striker they signed, but there’s strong internal belief that fans will see it.
“Unfortunately for him and for us, we haven’t seen the best of Alex yet, but this club and our supporters will hopefully get to see the best version this season—and definitely in the years ahead.”
Assuming rehab stays on track, the focus is shifting from pure waiting to gradual reintegration, moving the discussion from optimism to concrete planning.
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