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Liverpool Injury Update, Arne Slot Addresses Alexander Isak Recovery

Liverpool continue preparations for their Premier League clash with Tottenham at Anfield, yet much of the conversation around the club remains focused on the fitness of Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker has not featured for Liverpool since December, and supporters remain eager to see their record signing return to action.

Manager Arne Slot addressed the situation during his latest media briefing, offering clarity on the current stage of Isak’s recovery.

Isak Recovery Timeline Continues

Liverpool have had to adjust their attacking structure in recent months while waiting for Isak to regain fitness. The forward underwent surgery in December and has not yet returned to full training with the squad.

Slot confirmed that progress is ongoing, although the striker is still working separately from the main group at the AXA Training Centre.

The Liverpool manager said: “With the rehab team still and not with the team yet.”

That brief update signals that the Sweden international remains some distance from match readiness. While Liverpool’s attacking depth has helped soften the impact, the absence of Isak continues to shape discussion around the team’s forward line.

Isak arrived at Anfield with significant expectations. His pace, movement and finishing ability were widely viewed as qualities that could elevate Liverpool’s attack. Until his return, however, those qualities remain unavailable to Slot as the season moves toward its decisive stages.

Chiesa Fitness Boost Before Tottenham

Liverpool did receive a more encouraging update regarding Federico Chiesa. The Italian winger missed the recent Champions League trip to Istanbul because of illness, leaving the squad short of another attacking option.

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Slot indicated that Chiesa’s recovery appears to be progressing well.

He said: “I expect he feels better now because he felt unwell the day before the game and I think we’re now three or four further ahead.”

The Liverpool head coach also suggested the winger could rejoin training immediately.

He added: “So, I think he’s able to train with us today again.”

Even if Chiesa does not start against Tottenham, his presence offers Liverpool additional flexibility in attack. The timing could prove helpful as Slot looks to maintain momentum in the Premier League after disappointment in Europe.

Liverpool Attack Adjusts Without Isak

Isak’s continued absence remains one of the defining injury stories of Liverpool’s season. Early projections suggested the striker might not return until the closing months of the campaign.

Sweden manager Graham Potter recently spoke about the situation while discussing international availability.

Potter said: “Right now we’re just keeping our fingers crossed and hopefully we can get some of those guys back.”

That timeframe hints at a potential return for Isak around early April, which would place him back into contention as Liverpool approach the final stretch of the season.

Until then, Liverpool must rely on the attacking contributions of players such as Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz. Their ability to provide goals and creativity may prove vital while the club waits for Isak to complete his recovery and rejoin the Liverpool squad.