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Liverpool Injury Update: Alexander Isak Return Timeline Takes Shape

Liverpool supporters have been waiting for clarity around Alexander Isak’s recovery, and fresh reporting from Paul Joyce has helped outline when Arne Slot may finally be able to reintegrate his striker. The Swedish forward, a major investment for Liverpool, has endured a difficult campaign disrupted by injury, yet there is renewed optimism inside the club as his rehabilitation progresses.

Paul Joyce Reveals Latest Alexander Isak Recovery Plan

According to Paul Joyce for The Times, Alexander Isak is targeting a comeback towards the end of next month after stepping up work following a broken leg and ankle injury. The timeline remains flexible, but there is growing belief that Liverpool could see him rejoin training around the March international break, with early April viewed as a realistic objective if everything continues smoothly.

Slot has avoided firm promises, choosing instead to stress progress rather than deadlines. He explained, “Alex has been on the pitch, not with his football boots but with his running shoes for the first time this week.” The message from Liverpool is one of cautious optimism, balancing hope with the need to avoid setbacks during a demanding part of the season.

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Arne Slot Details Phases Before Liverpool Comeback

Returning to the pitch involves more than simply running again, and Slot highlighted the structured pathway ahead for Alexander Isak. Technical work with the ball, gradual integration into group sessions, and the steady rebuild towards match sharpness all form part of the process.

“The next step is doing work with the ball… Then the next step is to come into the group and then it takes a while before you’re ready to play.” Those comments underline how Liverpool are prioritising long term fitness rather than rushing their striker back into action.

Slot also added reassurance about the broader picture, stating, “Let’s not put a timescale on it, but it is clear that he will be available — if things go as planned — this season.” That perspective keeps expectations grounded while leaving room for a meaningful contribution during the run in.

Liverpool Form and Alexander Isak’s Stop Start Season

Alexander Isak’s first season at Liverpool has yet to reach full momentum. A disrupted pre season, adaptation to a new tactical environment under Arne Slot, and a serious injury in December have all limited his opportunities to build rhythm. Even so, his numbers suggest glimpses of quality, with three goals and one assist across limited minutes.

There is also a sense within Liverpool that the best version of the forward is still to come. Slot addressed that directly, saying, “Unfortuntely for him and us, we haven’t used the best Alex yet, but this club and our fans will hopefully see the best Alex this season but, for sure, in the upcoming years.”

For Liverpool, the key now is patience. As Paul Joyce’s update indicates, the conversation is moving from uncertainty towards planning, and that shift alone provides encouragement for supporters eager to see Alexander Isak make a decisive impact.