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Arne Slot Explains Plan for Alexander Isak After Having to Leave Liverpool Striker Out vs Burnley - Liverpool Echo
Alexander Isak was excluded from Liverpool's Burnley matchday squad as manager Arne Slot opts for the winning lineup; Isak missed preseason and will be integrated gradually.
- Ahead of the Premier League fixture at Turf Moor on September 14, 2025, Alexander Isak was excluded from Liverpool’s matchday squad by manager Arne Slot.
- Slot revealed that Isak, who transferred to Liverpool for £125 million earlier this month just before the transfer window closed, is still working towards full match fitness.
- Isak played only limited minutes for Sweden in recent World Cup qualifiers and missed proper pre-season and team training at Newcastle, causing fitness concerns.
- Slot explained that typically, during pre-season, players gradually increase their playing time and may feature for around 45 to 60 minutes after a week or two of training. However, with Liverpool facing three matches within a single week, there is very limited opportunity for proper training sessions to allow such a gradual build-up.
- Slot indicated Isak is likely to make his debut in Liverpool's upcoming matches after this cautious build-up, as the Burnley game came too soon for full involvement.
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EPL: Arne Slot drops Isak from matchday squad for Burnley vs Liverpool
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has left Alexander Isak out of his matchday squad for the trip to Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. Slot named an unchanged starting XI from the 1-0 win over Arsenal the last time out. Jeremie Frimpong returns from injury and is on the bench. The Reds are looking to continue their perfect start to the campaign, after winning all three of their fixtures before travelling to Turf Moor. A win will take them back…
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