Arne Slott and Alexander Isaac (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images, Liverpool FC)
Liverpool have reportedly been warned that it could take weeks for Alexander Isak to be fully fit, despite their keenness to integrate the £125m forward into their line-up as soon as possible.
Isak’s arrival was seen as a statement signing, an ambitious move by Liverpool to secure a top-class forward with speed, decisiveness and the potential to make a difference in defence.
The club paid a huge sum for the Sweden international, knowing the pressure he would be under. But behind the scenes, medical teams are urging caution.
This warning suggests that despite ideal schedules, the reality may be longer.
Liverpool are being patient with Alexander Isak
Concerns center on Isak’s fitness to play and his ability to return to his best form.
Isak has had a slow start to the season, scoring just one goal for the Merseyside club, against Southampton in the Carabao Cup.
He showed signs of improvement, registering an assist against Chelsea, but he still needs time to reach full fitness.
Daily Mail reporter Lewis Steele said in his video blog:
“The road to full fitness is a little longer than expected. Reports from one of Newcastle’s players say he is expected to take three months to be fully fit, and that is probably right. He is currently at Liverpool for four to four months. We’ve been there for five weeks so it’s probably going to be another three or four weeks before we see Isaac at his best now. We’ve seen glimpses, he had a nice assist on Saturday and he scored against Southampton. To be fair he has to score. But he had to be in the right place at the right time. But the road to full fitness seems to be a little more bumpy than I or Slott expected. But as I said to Salah, if he has some confidence, everything will be fine.”
Isaac will take time to reach full fitness
Expectations of Isaac’s immediate impact will need to be tempered. If goals and rhythm don’t emerge soon, expectations from the media and fans could turn into impatience.
Isaac’s arrival promised fireworks, but returning to full form and fitness will require patience.
As clubs face fixtures, injuries and expectations, the key will be a balanced reintegration that prioritizes long-term fitness over short-term flash.
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