Liverpool Coach Slot Expresses Concern Over Isak Groin Injury After Champions League Win

Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed that striker Alexander Isak suffered a groin injury during their 5-1 Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, forcing him to be substituted at halftime. Slot expressed hope that the injury is not severe, as Isak's fitness has been a concern following his disrupted preseason and the high demands of Liverpool's congested schedule. The Swedish forward, Liverpool's £125 million signing, had hardly trained before joining the club and has struggled to adapt to playing multiple games weekly. Despite Isak's early chance in the match, he was mostly quiet before being replaced, while Liverpool ended a four-match losing streak with goals from five different scorers. The injury adds to Liverpool's woes, as right-back Jeremie Frimpong also faces a several-week absence due to a hamstring problem. Slot emphasized the difficulty of balancing Isak's gradual integration given his previous groin issues and the rigorous schedule Liverpool faces.