Liverpool manager Arne Slot has shed light on why record signing Alexander Isak was left out of the squad for today’s Premier League showdown against Burnley.The Reds, unbeaten after their first three league fixtures, travel to Turf Moor looking to extend their perfect start against newly-promoted Burnley. Many supporters had anticipated seeing Isak make his debut after sealing a dramatic £125m move from Newcastle United on deadline day — a deal that headlined Liverpool’s £400m summer overhaul.Isak’s transfer was one of the biggest talking points of the window, with the Sweden international pushing for an exit after three seasons at St James’ Park, where he scored 62 goals in 109 appearances. The striker, who became the third most expensive player in football history, eventually got his dream switch to Anfield.Despite the hype, Slot confirmed before kick-off that the forward was not yet ready to feature, citing limited training and match fitness. The 25-year-old missed Newcastle’s pre-season preparations, trained separately from teammates, and played only a handful of minutes for Sweden during the international break.With Liverpool facing three games in a week — Burnley today, Atletico Madrid in the Champions League midweek, and the Merseyside Derby next Saturday — Slot explained the decision to hold him back.“Not today,” Slot told Sky Sports. “He didn’t train with Newcastle before the move and only played a few minutes for his country. Given the busy schedule, we feel it’s better for him to build up properly with training rather than throw him in for short cameos. Fans can expect him against Atletico on Wednesday — today just came a bit too soon.”