Arne Slot has handed Liverpool supporters a major lift after confirming that Alexander Isak could return to training at the end of March or start of April.
Speaking in his press conference this morning, Slot said:
“It will be somewhere around the international break. It depends on whether he has a setback. It’ll be the end of March, start of April when he’s back with the group, but it doesn’t mean he’s ready to start playing straight away.”
It was a cautious update — but one packed with encouragement.
A Huge Boost At The Perfect Time
Liverpool are deep into the business end of the season and fighting hard for a Champions League place. Squad depth becomes everything in April and May — especially when legs get heavy and pressure rises.
Getting Isak back in and around the group could:
Add a genuine goal threat from the bench Give Liverpool a different attacking profile Reduce the physical burden on the regular starters Offer tactical flexibility in tight games
Even if he doesn’t start immediately, simply having him available changes how opponents prepare.
What He Brings Tactically
Isak offers something Liverpool have lacked during spells this season:
Intelligent movement between centre-backs Calm finishing in high-pressure moments The ability to run in behind and stretch defensive lines
When teams sit deep late in the season, you need unpredictability. You need sharp movement in the box. You need someone who can turn half-chances into goals.
That’s where Isak becomes vital.
Like A New Signing?
Supporters often describe a key player returning from injury as being “like a new signing.” In this case, it genuinely could feel that way.
Liverpool haven’t been able to rely on him for months. If he returns sharp and avoids setbacks, he could become one of the most important figures in the run-in.
Slot was careful not to rush expectations — and rightly so. Returning to training is one thing. Starting Premier League games is another.
But if everything goes smoothly, the final weeks of the season could suddenly look very different.
And for Liverpool fans, that’s exciting.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
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