LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – In a boost for both Liverpool and Sweden, striker Alexander Isak will return to team training on Thursday.
Isaac came back from his trip ankle and fibula fractures The event comes as Liverpool chase Champions League qualification and Sweden celebrates. Qualification for the World Cup.
Isak required surgery to repair an injury sustained in a tackle against Tottenham on December 20.
Liverpool manager Arne Slott told club media on Wednesday: “I think having him back in a team where he normally creates quite a few chances – and maybe not from the first moment he starts – but having him back for the last two months is very beneficial for us.”
Isak, 26, has joined Liverpool on loan. The highest transfer fee in British history at $170 million After long negotiations with Newcastle.
Slott added: “Alex is in a really good situation as Sweden qualified for the World Cup last night. Apart from that, tomorrow he will train again with the group for the first time.”
Sweden was one of the last teams to qualify for this summer. world cup. The Swedes clinched their spot on Tuesday with a 3-2 win over Poland in the European play-off final.
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