Isak named in Liverpool squad for PSG clash after long injury absence

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Liverpool’s Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak and Liverpool’s English midfielder #17 Curtis Jones (R) attend a team training session at their training ground in Kirkby, Liverpool, north-west England on April 7, 2026, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League, quarter final first leg football match against Paris Saint-Germain. (Photo by PETER POWELL / AFP)

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Alexander Isak has been included in the Liverpool squad for Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg at Paris Saint-Germain as the Sweden striker returns from a lengthy injury absence.

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Isak has only made 16 appearances for Liverpool since his British record move from Newcastle last year after struggling with a series of fitness issues.

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In December, Isak was injured in a tackle by Micky van de Ven while in the process scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 win against Tottenham, leading to surgery on an ankle injury which included a fibula fracture.

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After 15 weeks on the sidelines, the 26-year-old is finally ready to feature in a Liverpool squad again.

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“Alexander Isak is among the players that departed John Lennon Airport for Paris this afternoon, ahead of Wednesday night’s quarter-final first leg at Parc des Princes,” Liverpool said on their website.

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Isak returned to group training last Thursday and worked with his team-mates on Tuesday morning before jetting off to France.

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Isak’s absence has been keenly felt and his place in the 21-man squad for the trip to Paris could be a major boost for Arne Slot’s spluttering side.

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Pressure is mounting on Slot and his team after Saturday’s dismal 4-0 loss at Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

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Liverpool are languishing in fifth place in the Premier League and the Champions League is their last hope of silverware this season.

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The Reds were knocked out of the Champions League on penalties by PSG in the last-16 in 2025.

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