Alexander Isak close to Liverpool return after serious ankle injury

Alexander Isak is edging towards a long-awaited return for Liverpool as he nears the end of his rehabilitation from a serious ankle injury that also involved a fractured fibula.

The £125 million summer signing from Newcastle is expected to be available after the upcoming international break, offering a timely boost to a team still searching for attacking fluency.

Isak’s debut season at Anfield has been repeatedly disrupted by fitness setbacks, limiting him to just 16 appearances and three goals in all competitions so far. Despite those modest numbers, club insiders say his performances were trending upward before the latest injury struck, hinting at the impact he could yet have.

According to The Times’ Paul Joyce, the 26-year-old has grown more confident and settled during his recovery, with Liverpool’s head of rehab physiotherapy, Lee Nobes, carefully overseeing the process. The focus has been on rebuilding both his physical robustness and his belief after months on the sidelines.

Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, currently sit sixth in the table and are still fighting to secure a Champions League place, making Isak’s imminent comeback feel especially significant for the run-in.
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