Alexander Isak is progressing well after suffering a broken leg against Tottenham in December. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot expects the Swedish striker to return to full training by late March. With running sessions underway, ball work and group integration are next, offering a potential boost to Liverpool’s Premier League ambitions in the final stretch.
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is showing promising signs of recovery as he works to return to the squad. The forward has been sidelined for over two months following a broken leg injury sustained in a match against Tottenham Hotspur last December.
Liverpool coach Arne Slot expressed cautious optimism regarding Isak’s progress, suggesting that a return to the squad could potentially occur by the end of March. Isak has recently returned to the training pitch, though he is currently limited to running drills rather than full football-specific training.
Slot highlighted the importance of the player’s presence on the training ground, stating, “It’s nice for him to go on the pitch, it’s nice for us to see him here.” However, the coach emphasized that the final stages of the rehabilitation process remain challenging. According to Slot, there is still significant work to be done, noting that "as long as you’re in the gym and not on the pitch, that’s the nicest part."
Isak's recovery plan involves a gradual, carefully managed process, with his next steps focused on ball work, a critical component of match readiness, before he can eventually rejoin full group training sessions. Even after returning to group activities, Slot cautioned that further time will be required to ensure Isak is fully match-fit. The coach also took the opportunity to commend both the player and the club’s medical staff for their dedicated approach to the rehabilitation efforts thus far.
With Isak’s recovery on track, Liverpool is hopeful that the striker’s return will provide a significant boost as the team navigates the final stages of the Premier League season.
