Alexander Isak has been spotted training on the pitch again, as his return from injury edges closer at Liverpool.
Liverpool F.C. have released new photos of Alexander Isak stepping up his recovery from injury, providing an encouraging fitness boost ahead of the FA Cup meeting with Brighton at Anfield.
The club confirmed that the Sweden international is making solid progress in his rehabilitation programme at the AXA Training Centre. An official statement read: “Alexander Isak continued his injury rehabilitation at the AXA Training Centre on Friday.
“The Liverpool striker has been sidelined from match action since undergoing surgery in December.
“Isak sustained an ankle injury, including a fibula fracture, while scoring in the Reds’ 2-1 victory away to Tottenham Hotspur.”
The images show the 26-year-old No.9 working indoors on the training pitch, jogging and striking the ball — clear signs that he has moved into the next stage of his comeback.
What Isak’s return would mean for Liverpool
Head coach Arne Slot previously labelled the setback a “big, big disappointment” and indicated the striker would be out for “a couple of months,” highlighting the seriousness of the injury.
Isak has not featured since December following surgery on the fractured ankle, making his return to ball work an important milestone in his rehabilitation. Although he is not expected to be available for the FA Cup clash with Brighton, the latest update suggests a gradual return to full team training could be on the horizon.
Liverpool currently sit sixth in the Premier League on 42 points as they chase a Champions League spot, meaning additional depth in attacking areas will be vital during the decisive stretch of the campaign.
Isak’s season so far
It has been a disrupted season for Isak, who has made 16 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and adding one assist across 781 minutes.
Those figures point more to a lack of rhythm than a shortage of ability. There has been increasing debate over whether he has faced unfair criticism, particularly after arriving late in the transfer window and missing key conditioning phases under Slot’s demanding system.
Fitness and availability have been the main obstacles. However, the latest training images indicate the Swedish forward is steadily working his way back towards full sharpness.
For now, the signs are encouraging. Isak is back running, back striking the ball, and moving closer to offering Liverpool another attacking option at a crucial point in the season.
