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Alexander Isak has declared himself match to face Liverpool on Wednesday after overcoming a hip concern and there’s additionally some excellent news to share on Sven Botman and a Reds centre-back dominated out for Arne Slot’s aspect.
Isak was pressured off within the first half of Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace after failing to run off a whack to the hip. There have been doubts round his availability given the fast turnaround, however he’s all however confirmed he’ll be OK for Wednesday in an interview on Monday.
Talking to beIN Sports activities’ Andy Kerr about his knock and availability, he stated: “I’m effective. It was actually painful, a nasty knock, however I’ve responded nicely.”
Requested if he will likely be match face to Liverpool, Isak added: “That’s the plan.” So, it sounds just like the Swede is ok and match to start out on Wednesday in opposition to a Reds defence that will likely be lacking one in all their star centre-back in Ibrahim Konate.
Konate is ready to overlook the rest of 2024, that means Joe Gomez – who reportedly got here near becoming a member of Newcastle over the summer time – appears to be like set to accomplice Virgil van Dijk tomorrow night time.
As for Sven Botman, the large Dutchman returned to full first-team coaching periods final week, saying ‘go time quickly’ in a message to his followers on Instagram.
The centre-back has been an enormous miss. Whereas he received’t be rushed again or function in tomorrow’s squad for the powerful take a look at of Liverpool, it’s hoped the previous Lille star may make his long-awaited return from an ACL damage later this month.
