Arne Slot Says Alexander Isak Injury 'Will Take Time'

Liverpool FC boss Arne Slot has delivered a major injury update on Alexander Isak ahead of Nottingham Forest clash.

The striker has been sidelined since December after suffering an ankle injury and fibula fracture against Tottenham.

Isak sustained the setback while scoring in Liverpool’s 2-1 Premier League victory before Christmas.

The £125million signing has endured a frustrating debut season since arriving from Newcastle United last September.

He managed only three goals in 17 appearances before his latest injury interruption halted progress.

Slot Details Recovery Timeline

Slot confirmed Isak has returned to light outdoor training, wearing running shoes instead of football boots.

The Dutch coach stressed each rehabilitation phase must be carefully completed before group reintegration begins.

Ball work represents the next milestone, followed by gradual involvement with first-team training sessions.

Slot indicated a potential return around the March international break remains realistic.

That timeline could allow Isak to feature for Sweden in World Cup play-offs, reports Liverpool Echo.

However, Slot warned match sharpness will take time after months limited to individual gym sessions.

Liverpool previously witnessed similar adaptation delays following earlier lengthy absences this campaign.

The manager expects stronger contributions during the closing weeks as conditioning improves steadily.

Slot emphasised patience, insisting supporters have not yet seen the best version.

Liverpool remain hopeful Isak can justify his record fee before season’s decisive stretch arrives.