Alexander Isak decision made as Liverpool ring in the changes vs Man City

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·4 aprile 2026

Alexander Isak decision made as Liverpool ring in the changes vs Man City

Alexander Isak has been left out of Liverpool’s matchday squad for the impending FA Cup clash with Manchester City.

The Sweden international had made a welcome return to the training pitch this week. However, it seems that Saturday’s clash has come too soon for the striker.

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The footballer returned to team training on Thursday following a three-month injury layoff period.

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It should come as absolutely no surprise to fans that Arne Slot was not prepared to risk his summer signing in the FA Cup.

News of the 26-year-old’s lack of involvement this weekend was shared by Liverpool’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.

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Having only just returned to team training, having suffered a severe ankle injury (and fibula fracture) back in December, it would have been the height of foolishness to rush Isak back for the City clash.

It seems the earliest we can likely expect to see the former Newcastle United hitman back in the matchday squad will be for one or both of our upcoming knockout clashes with PSG in the Champions League.

James Pearce reported on X: “The decision was taken that it’s too soon for Alexander Isak to be involved after just two full training sessions following over three months out.”