“I’m getting there” – Alexander Isak speaks on his Liverpool return ahead of the Merseyside Derby

Liverpool’s attacking options have been dealt another setback with Hugo Ekitike facing a long-term absence after rupturing his Achilles. The timing is cruel, both for the player and for a squad navigating multiple competitions.

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“Obviously we’re all gutted for that injury,” Isak continued. “It’s very unfortunate for him and for the team as well. We’re all behind him, supporting him.”

Moments like these tend to reshape dressing rooms. Responsibility shifts, and for Isak, it sharpens the sense that his return carries added weight.

Merseyside Derby Awaits

The next test arrives in one of English football’s most emotionally charged fixtures. Liverpool’s trip to Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium brings intensity that transcends form and league position.

Isak has experienced derby football across Europe, scoring in clashes for former clubs and understanding the unique atmosphere such games generate.

“I don’t really know my record in those games! But I think those are the games that mean the most for the fans and for the players.

“It’s those moments and those games we want to play, and hopefully we can make a good day out of it.

“I think we just need to do a good performance, work hard and play as a team. The quality is there, so we just need to show it.”

For Liverpool, and for Isak, that sentiment feels particularly relevant. Form can be rebuilt, fitness can return, but moments like a Merseyside derby demand immediate conviction. If Isak is to reassert himself, there may be no better stage.