Liverpool team news: Isak back in training ahead of Chelsea

Liverpool team news: Isak back in training ahead of Chelsea

Alexander Isak has trained with Liverpool ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League fixture against Chelsea.

The Swedish striker missed last weekend’s 3-2 defeat at Manchester United, the latest absence in an injury-impacted debut campaign. Liverpool can secure Champions League qualification with a win at Anfield tomorrow lunchtime and the Reds have been boosted by Isak’s return.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Slot said Isak will be assessed today before a decision is made on his involvement.

Liverpool team news: Alisson and Salah sidelined for Chelsea clash

Elsewhere, Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah remain out, though both are nearing returns to first-team training. Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to take part in training today and could replace Freddie Woodman in goal.

“Alex [Iask] has trained with us again, only for the first time, yesterday. So that is a positive, yesterday he did pasts of it [training]. Hopefully he can do parts or all of it today. Then we will see how much we can use him tomorrow.

“Alisson not yet, hasn’t trained with us yet but very close. Mamardashvili will train with us today for the first time, so let’s see how he is going to react.