Liverpool confirms Isak's return: Swede to complete rehabilitation at the turn of March and April

Liverpool manager Arne Slot, during his latest press conference, shared breakthrough information regarding the health of Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker, brought to Anfield for a record fee of £125 million, has been out of action since December last year. The cause of his long absence was a broken left leg and an accompanying ankle injury suffered in a victory against Tottenham. The injury was particularly painful as the 26-year-old forward had just started scoring regularly for his new club, netting his third goal for “The Reds” in London. After undergoing necessary surgery, Isak began the arduous process of rehabilitation, which is now entering the on-field training phase. Slot emphasized that although the player has not yet put on football boots, this week he ran onto the pitch in running shoes for the first time since the injury. This is a signal that Alexander Isak is in the final phase of his return to fitness. The coach expressed hope that the Swede will join full squad training by the end of March. This means the player could be available for selection as early as the beginning of April, which would be a massive boost for the club fighting for the highest honors in the Premier League. Alexander Isak became Liverpool's most expensive signing in history in the summer of 2025. His transfer broke the previous British record, placing him under immense pressure from fan and media expectations on the British Isles from the start. „It's nice to see him back on the pitch. There's still a lot of work ahead, but as a player you feel relief when you enter the final stage of treatment and leave the gym.” — Arne Slot The club's medical staff is monitoring the loads placed on the player to avoid the risk of re-injury. Liverpool hopes that the return of their clinical striker in the decisive phase of the campaign will prove crucial for the title race. Despite the long break, Arne Slot believes Isak will still manage to show his best form before the current season ends. £125 million — was the cost of Alexander Isak's transfer to Liverpool [{"dataISO": "2026-02-16", "data": "February 16, 2026", "event": "Commencement of running on the pitch"}, {"dataISO": "2026-03-25", "data": "end of March 2026", "event": "Projected return to team training"}, {"dataISO": "2026-04-01", "data": "beginning of April 2026", "event": "Possible return to the matchday squad"}]