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Fresh injury update hands huge lift ahead of Brentford test

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Isak and Alisson Face Fitness Race Ahead of Brentford ClashLiverpool head into Sunday’s meeting with Brentford F.C. carrying uncertainty around two of the most important names in Arne Slot’s squad...

Fresh injury update hands huge lift ahead of Brentford test Isak and Alisson Face Fitness Race Ahead of Brentford Clash Liverpool head into Sunday’s meeting with Brentford F. C. carrying uncertainty around two of the most important names in Arne Slot’s squad.

Alexander Isak and Alisson Becker are both pushing to be fit for the final day, with the Liverpool manager offering a cautiously optimistic update during his pre-match media briefing. For Liverpool, the timing matters. Brentford arrive at Anfield with momentum and energy, while Slot is trying to steer his side cleanly across the finish line after a season shaped by transition, fatigue and adaptation.

Isak Recovery Offers Encouragement Alexander Isak missed the recent defeat at Aston Villa after sustaining what Slot described as a “minor injury”. It has been a frustrating campaign for the Sweden international, interrupted repeatedly by physical setbacks including a broken leg and muscle complaints. Yet there now appears genuine hope he will be involved against Brentford.

Slot revealed that Isak has returned to partial training with the squad, although Liverpool remain careful about exposing him too quickly. The Dutchman’s comments suggested optimism rather than certainty, but at this stage of the season even partial involvement could prove valuable. Speaking ahead of Brentford’s visit, Slot said in full: “Alisson will train with us today, Isak does parts of what we do, so to a certain extent, both are positive.

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