
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has finally lifted the lid on Alexander Isakâs current fitness status as the Reds gear up for their crucial Premier League encounter with Manchester United at Anfield this weekend.Speaking during his pre-match press conference at the AXA Training Centre, Slot admitted that the Swedish striker is âalmost at full sharpnessâ after several weeks of consistent training and match buildup.> âHeâs had around five or six weeks of proper preparation, which is normal,â Slot explained. âPhysically, heâs nearly where we want him to be, so now we can start judging his performances fairly.âThe Dutch manager also acknowledged the expectations surrounding Liverpoolâs record signing:> âI know how this business works â if a striker plays twice and doesnât score, people start talking. But I think his real pre-season ends now. Heâs had good minutes in the last few games, so letâs see how he responds.âIsak himself recently gave an encouraging update while on international duty with Sweden, suggesting heâs fully ready to take on a larger role:> âIf needed, Iâm ready to play the full 90 minutes,â he said. âIâve had more game time recently and feel much stronger than during the last international break.âAlthough Swedenâs defeat to Kosovo was disappointing, the sight of Liverpoolâs ÂŁ125 million star regaining his rhythm offers a major boost for Arne Slotâs side as they aim to maintain momentum in their title defence.With Hugo Ekitike also pressing for a start and Florian Wirtz finding his creative flow behind the forwards, Liverpoolâs new attacking trio appears to be taking shape fast.This weekendâs showdown at Anfield could finally mark the moment fans see Isak unleashed at full capacity â and it couldnât come at a better time. đŞđ´