Liverpool manager Arne Slot has delivered a major boost ahead of tonight's colossal Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain, confirming star striker Alexander Isak is fit and available for selection.
The Reds face a daunting trip to the Parc des Princes to take on the reigning European champions, a fixture that demands their absolute best. This news comes at a crucial time as Liverpool look to rebound from a difficult FA Cup exit to Manchester City and a recent patchy run of form.
Isak, the club's record signing, has been sidelined since December after undergoing surgery for a fractured fibula and ankle injury. His return to the frontline is a significant development, adding a potent goal threat for a side seeking a crucial away result.
"He finished close to a week of team training sessions now, so he can play a part. Otherwise, I wouldn't take him," Slot stated in his pre-match press conference. The manager clarified that while Isak is ready to contribute, a start is unlikely, indicating a potential impactful role from the bench.
While Isak's return is a positive, Liverpool's squad is not without concerns. First-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker remains unavailable, with Giorgi Mamardashvili expected to deputize. The Reds are also without Stefan Bajcetic, Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo, and Giovanni Leoni due to injury.
All eyes will now be on Paris as Liverpool, armed with their returning talisman, aim to defy the odds and secure a positive result against the French giants in this epic European showdown.
