Slot delivers sobering Alexander Isak update as Liverpool eye breakthrough against Newcastle
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has played down any prospect of Alexander Isak featuring in this weekend’s meeting with Newcastle...
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CAF confirms compressed schedule for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
African teams will face an intense and compressed route to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of...
AFCON 2027 preliminary round draw sets up regional rivalries across Africa
The draw for the Preliminary Round Qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and...
2027 AFCON: CAF unveils preliminary round fixtures after qualifiers draw
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the matchups for the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of...
FIFA to deploy AI-generated 3D player avatars at 2026 World Cup to refine offside calls
FIFA plans to introduce AI-enabled 3D avatars of every player at the 2026 World Cup as part of efforts to...
Swedish-Eritrean striker Alexander Isak ‘gutted’ to be out for extended period with broken leg
Alexander Isak has admitted his frustration after suffering a broken leg that will keep him out of action for several...
Slot brands Van de Ven challenge ‘reckless’ after Swedish-Eritrean Alexander Isak suffers broken leg
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has described Alexander Isak’s injury as the result of a ‘reckless challenge’, directing strong criticism at...
‘It was a natural reaction’ – Frank defends challenge that broke Swedish-Eritrean Alexander Isak’s leg
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has rejected claims that Micky van de Ven’s challenge on Alexander Isak was reckless, insisting the...
Alexander Isak faces long road back after ankle surgery
Liverpool has confirmed that Alexander Isak has undergone surgery following the leg injury he suffered last weekend, turning focus from...
Alexander Isak injury keeps Mohamed Salah at center of Liverpool dilemmas
Alexander Isak’s serious leg fracture has added fresh turmoil to Liverpool’s already unsettled season under Arne Slot, while forcing the...
Youngster Jayden Danns tipped to cover void left by Swedish-Eritrean striker Alexander Isak
Liverpool’s immediate concern following Alexander Isak’s serious injury has been matched by quiet optimism around the return of academy forward...
Liverpool fear Swedish-Eritrean Alexander Isak suffered broken leg in Tottenham victory
Liverpool are increasingly concerned that Alexander Isak may have suffered a broken leg during Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League victory over...
Swedish-Eritrean striker Alexander Isak faces major setback after injury against Tottenham
Liverpool FC faces uncertainty over striker Alexander Isak after he limped off in pain during Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win...
CAF to launch annual Africa Nations League from 2029
The Confederation of African Football will introduce a new annual continental competition, the Africa Nations League, from 2029, marking a...
Swedish-Eritrean Alexander Isak vows fightback as Liverpool striker seeks return to best form
Alexander Isak has pledged to fight his way back to top form after a difficult start to life at Liverpool,...
Swedish-Eritrean Alexander Isak misses out as Gyokeres takes Sweden’s striker crown for 2025
Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres has been named Sweden’s best striker of 2025, edging out Liverpool forward Alexander Isak in a closely...
‘A good game and an important goal’ – Slot praises Swedish-Eritrean Alexander Isak after first league goal
Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised Swedish-Eritrean forward Alexander Isak after he scored his first Premier League goal for the Reds...
Swedish-Eritrean forward Alexander Isak nets first Premier League goal for Liverpool
Sweden international of Eritrean descent Alexander Isak has netted his debut Premier League goal for Liverpool. The 26-year-old forward, who...
‘You can’t leave £100m striker Alexander Isak on the bench’ – Didi Hamann warns Slot
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar “Didi” Hamann has criticised manager Arne Slot’s team selection, insisting the club cannot afford to keep...
Alexander Isak’s struggles spark debate as Hugo Ekitike earns Wayne Rooney backing
Alexander Isak is at the heart of a growing debate over Liverpool’s struggling attack, with critics divided on whether he...