PARIS (AP) — alexander isak He was included in Liverpool’s squad for Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
The Swedish striker took part in training on Tuesday before heading to Paris with the team. Isaac is scheduled to return to action after undergoing surgery in late December. ankle and fibula fractures.
Liverpool manager Arne Slott said Isak was fit enough to play but would not be able to start at the Parc des Princes.
“He has completed nearly a week of team training sessions. He can play a role, otherwise I wouldn’t take him,” Slott said in Tuesday’s pre-match press conference. “I think we can get some performance out of him now, but it’s still early days.”
Isak joined Liverpool from Newcastle in the off-season for a British record transfer fee. £125m ($170 million). However, after scoring 62 points in 109 games for Newcastle before the injury, he fell behind overall with just three goals in 16 games.
His return is also good news for them Swedenwants to be paired with Arsenal striker Victor Gokeres. world cup. ___
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