Arne Slot confirms Alexander Isak status as decision made on Liverpool striker before PSG

Ahead of facing PSG in the Champions League, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has offered the latest update on Alexander Isak, who has traveled with his teammates to Paris

Liverpool forward Alexander Isak during a training session.(Image: Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is primed to make his comeback from four months sidelined through injury against PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Arne Slot says his $169 million (£125 million) forward is fit enough to play a part at the Parc des Princes, though he will certainly not be available to start the match for the Reds.

"He's had close to a week of team sessions now, so he can play a part, otherwise I wouldn't take him," Slot said. "We had talks with the player, the staff, so we thought we couldn't get a performance out of him now... but not to start, let's be clear."

Slot was also asked about the tie in general, where he suggested there was no point in talking about who the favorite to progress is.

PSG has been in good form, and is the Champions League holder, but its head coach, Luis Enrique, said that Liverpool was just as likely to progress when he spoke to the media earlier.

"In general, it doesn't matter who is favorite because a lot can happen in two games," Slot said. "Both have good players and showed last season, going toe to toe.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot.(Image: PETER POWELL / AFP via Getty Images)

"We deserved to lose 4-0 here last season, more than Saturday, and it was thanks to Alisson we didn't.

"At Anfield, we deserved to win that. PSG kept the whole group together and didn't buy anyone, did they? Our team will look different to the one that was there last season."

Slot also spoke about the pressure on him at the moment and the need for Liverpool to finish the season strongly amid a fight to qualify for this competition again.

"I think if you play a quarter-final, it's always a special moment," Slot said. "You cannot take the Champions League for granted.

"PSG and Man City are comparable because of the style of play they have. It's another chance to show we are not the team we were for the last 20 minutes (at the Etihad)."

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