Liverpool handed major Alexander Isak boost as £125m signing returns for PSG showdown

Liverpool handed major Alexander Isak boost as £125m signing returns for PSG showdownLiverpool take on French giants Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter finals of the Champions League later this week with boss Arne Slot able to welcome back a high-profile nameCommentsSportDaniel Orme Sports Writer16:59, 07 Apr 2026Updated 16:59, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAlexander Isak has returned to fitness(Image: Getty Images)Alexander Isak has been named in Liverpool's 21-man travelling squad to face Paris Saint-Germain as he closes in on his long-awaited return.‌Isak has been out of action since December after fracturing his leg against Tottenham. The Swede has been slowly stepping up his recovery over recent weeks and is now back in contention for the Reds and will make the trip to the French capital.‌Liverpool take on PSG in the Champions League quarter finals on Wednesday evening. Giving an update on Isak following the FA Cup defeat to Manchester City, Arne Slot revealed he had his fingers crossed that the forward would return soon.‌He said: “I was hoping the same [that Isak would be among the substitutes on Saturday], but you always do these things in co-operation with medical staff, performance staff and the player himself.“We came to the conclusion that it was better for him to have a few more sessions than only one or two and then immediately jump into a game like this, where if you bring him in there might be extra-time.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page‌READ MORE: Liverpool receive timely Alexander Isak boost ahead of crunch PSG showdownREAD MORE: Arne Slot told decisive league game as Steven Gerrard delivers Liverpool sack verdict“The situation is now that I hope – again I hope – that he will be available for Wednesday, but today came too early for him.”Isak, 26, was signed in a British record £125million deal from Newcastle in the summer but he has had a slow start to life at Anfield. Before his injury, he had net...