Overview
- Sweden manager Graham Potter left Alexander Isak out of the March 26 World Cup playoff against Ukraine, so the striker will stay at Liverpool to continue rehabilitation.
- Arne Slot said Isak is not expected to be available for the FA Cup tie at Manchester City on April 4.
- Slot expects to use Isak off the bench at Paris Saint-Germain on April 8, noting he has not yet trained with the first team.
- Isak has progressed to outdoor running at the AXA Training Centre, with controlled reintroduction options such as behind-closed-doors or under-21 minutes being considered.
- Slot cautioned that Liverpool likely will not see Isak at full sharpness until next season, with Hugo Ekitike covering up front and Viktor Gyokeres called up for Sweden.