Alexander Isak in Liverpool squad for clash with Paris St Germain
By Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football Writer, Paris
Alexander Isak has been named in the Liverpool squad for Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final at Paris St Germain after 15 weeks on the sidelines.
The 26-year-old has been unable to get anywhere near matching the hype or his eye-watering £125 million price tag since completing his acrimonious deadline-day switch from Newcastle.
Isak has only managed 16 appearances for Liverpool having had to play catch up in terms of fitness and deal with some minor injuries before suffering a significant issue in December.
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The Sweden international was hurt in a tackle by Micky van de Ven when scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 win against Tottenham, leading to surgery on an ankle injury which included a fibula fracture.
Isak’s absence has been keenly felt and his place in the 21-man squad for Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at PSG could be a major boost for Arne Slot’s stumbling side.
Pressure is mounting on the Dutchman and his team after concerning recent performances were compounded by Saturday’s humiliating 4-0 loss at Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Isak returned to team training last Thursday and worked with his team-mates on Tuesday morning before jetting off to France.
