Liverpool manager, Arne Slot has confirmed that new record signing Alexander Isak will make his debut for the Reds against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, Softfootball reports.
The Sweden international completed his move to Liverpool on transfer on deadline day, September 1 but hasn’t featured in any game because of match fitness issues. Isak did not play in pre-season in Newcastle as he agitated for a move to Anfield.
Liverpool’s first bid of £100 million was rejected by the Magpies as they wanted £150 million but with time ticking and the transfer window closing they reached agreement on £130 million. However, he hasn’t played for the club except for during the international break when he made a cameo appearance for Sweden.
In a post shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X handle, Slot assured Liverpool fans that they will see Isak play for the club against Atletico Madrid.
We’ve decided it’s best for him to have a proper week of training instead of every time going for 5 or 10 minutes of playing. I can assure the fans that he will be involved on Wednesday! This game came a bit too early.
Liverpool played earlier today without Isak and they ran out 1-0 winners over Burnley in the premier league match-day 4 encounter. It was a touh encounter between both teams and it took a Mohamed Salah 94th minute penalty to win the game for the premier league defending champions.
Liverpool will return to action on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League against Atletico Madrid while Burnley host Nottingham Forest on Saturday before play Cardiff City in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
