There’s fresh optimism about Alexander Isak’s return from injury, with an insider suggesting he could be back in action earlier than originally thought. However, it’s also clear that even if he does return sooner, he won’t instantly transform Liverpool’s attacking threat.
After moving to Liverpool in a £125 million deal from Newcastle, the Swedish forward has battled fitness problems throughout his early months with the club. His latest setback — a fractured fibula suffered in the recent win over Tottenham — looked like it might sideline him for a long spell.
Initially, the expectation was that he’d be out of action for several months. But former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness claims that Isak could return within four to six weeks, which, for this type of injury, would be surprisingly quick. Despite this, Wyness cautioned that Isak might still struggle to make a significant impact right away because he hasn’t had much consistent playing time this season.
Realistically, many expect Isak to miss a bit more time and only return fully match-fit later — perhaps closer to March. Even when he does make his comeback, he may require additional time to rediscover his rhythm and peak performance.
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