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Slot Provides Isak and Alisson Updates as Surprise Liverpool Return on Cards
Alexander Isak is set to return for Liverpool, while Alisson remains sidelined and Giorgi Mamardashvili could deputize in goal.
- Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed on Friday that Alexander Isak is set to return to the squad for Saturday's match against Chelsea at Anfield after missing the team's recent defeat.
- Following a recent defeat at Old Trafford, Liverpool requires just four points from their final three games to secure Champions League qualification and revive their season.
- Slot stated that Giorgi Mamardashvili is in line to return after recovering from a knee injury, though first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker and forward Mohamed Salah remain sidelined with hamstring injuries.
- Victory against Chelsea is crucial to confirming a top-five finish, though Slot cautioned, "Wins won't silence the criticism" regarding the disappointing season overall.
- Liverpool concludes their campaign with an away trip to Aston Villa next Friday and a home game against Brentford on May 24, with qualification hanging in balance.
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Alexander Isak injury update ahead of Liverpool vs Chelsea
Alexander Isak missed the defeat to Manchester United last weekend (Reuters) Alexander Isak is in contention to return from a groin injury for Liverpool’s Premier League match against Chelsea on Saturday. The Sweden international made his comeback from an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture last month after missing 22 games for Liverpool. Isak has been eased back but suffered a groin injury during training last week which ruled him out …
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