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Liverpool striker Alexander Isak could be set for another spell on the sidelines
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Liverpool's £125 million summer signing hasn't exactly hit the ground running at Anfield. Whilst the team bounced back from four straight defeats with a 5-1 shellacking of Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday night, Isak was restricted to a watching brief for the second half. The Swede had started the game alongside fellow big-money summer arrival Hugo Ekitike, who netted against his former club during the first 45 minutes.
At the break, having struggled to impact the game, Isak was withdrawn; the assumption being Arne Slot had made a tactical decision. After the match, though, Isak's boss confirmed he has a fresh fitness concern regarding the striker, who has scored once - against Championship side Southampton in the League Cup - since his deadline day move from Newcastle United.
“Alexander Isak had to be subbed off due to discomfort he felt in his groin, " the Dutchman told reporters at full-time. “Let’s hope it’s not too bad. It's such a difficult balance to find with a player that missed three months. " The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Isak went on strike at previous club Newcastle, refusing to play again for the Toon Army, alleging promises had been broken by the club's hierarchy. As a result, he trained alone for a large portion of the summer whilst overcoming a thigh strain and had little match practice under his belt upon arriving at Anfield in early September. His lack of minutes also caused Isak to miss the majority of Sweden's two crucial World Cup qualifiers in September, both of which they failed to win. Get premium Liverpool tickets at Seat Unique Seat Unique tickets at Anfield offer a fantastic matchday. You get premium padded seats in the new Anfield Road stand (Block AM5, front rows) and access to the Brodies Lounge for three hours pre-match. Enjoy street food, a complimentary half-time drink, a matchday programme, and entertainment, including a Liverpool legend appearance, making it a truly elevated experience. In Four Four Two's view, Isak clearly hasn't settled on Merseyside the way he would have wanted and that could be due to ongoing fitness issues. If he is not feeling 100 per cent in his body, it's unlikely he will be able to showcase his full potential in a red shirt and may require additional time to get up to speed. Liverpool visit Brentford on Saturday evening as they return to Premier League action, before a difficult League Cup tie against Crystal Palace next Wednesday. Slot's side have some even bigger games coming up before the November international break, hosting Real Madrid at Anfield on Tuesday, November 4, in addition to visiting Pep Guardiola's Man City on Sunday, November 9. Joe joined Four Four Two as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
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