"For the time being, Slot doesn't seem that clear on Isak, but the Sweden international had to go off at half time of yesterday's win away to Eintracht Frankfurt with a groin problem. Slot then admitted afterwards that it's difficult knowing how to manage Isak's fitness at the moment due to the fact that he didn't play for three months during the summer. Isak went on strike at former club Newcastle in order to get his move to Liverpool, but it now looks like he's really suffering from the fact that he didn't have a proper pre-season."
"This is far from ideal for Liverpool at a time when they're struggling to play at their best, even if last night's big win away to Eintracht Frankfurt will ease the pressure. Still, Slot will need all of his best players fit when there are so many games at the moment and when his side have lost four of their last five matches and conceded a lot of goals."
Alexander Isak exited at half-time of the win away at Eintracht Frankfurt with groin discomfort after missing three months over the summer, complicating fitness management. The lack of a proper pre-season following a refusal to play at Newcastle appears to be affecting Isak's readiness. Jeremie Frimpong faces a new injury that looks likely to keep him out for a few weeks. Liverpool's recent form includes four defeats in five matches and a high number of goals conceded, increasing the need for available first-choice players during a congested schedule despite the calming effect of the Frankfurt victory.
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