Alexander Isak

Isak is not in the squad for Friday's game against Aston Villa due to a minor injury, with coach Arne Slot saying "Indeed, Alex is out - minor injury. I think it's something we all understand, if you miss pre-season, if you then have a broken leg, when you are coming back we've been really careful with him".

Analysis: While Isak is dealing with a minor issue, it was enough to sideline him from this contest. The striker is expected to be fit and available for the season finale against Brentford on Sunday, May 24. Meanwhile, Cody Gakpo has been deployed in the No. 9 spot and Rio Ngumoha added to the starting lineup against Villa.

May 9, 2026

Finds bench role

Isak (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Chelsea.

Analysis: Isak returned to partial training Thursday for the first time after a groin issue, with manager Arne Slot expressing hope that he could build on that ahead of Friday's session and potentially feature in some capacity against Chelsea. The forward's progression has been encouraging, and while a starting role came too soon given the limited training time behind him, his presence on the bench is a significant boost for Liverpool heading into a crucial fixture. The coach made clear his involvement would depend on how well he came through the final session, and the club opted for a cautious but optimistic approach to his reintegration.

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