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Alexander Isak sidelined with thigh injury ahead of Manchester City clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:09 PM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Alexander Isak sidelined with thigh injury ahead of Manchester City clash

Summary

Liverpool's Alexander Isak will miss the upcoming match against Manchester City due to a thigh injury sustained while on international duty with Sweden. This marks another setback for the striker, who has struggled with injuries since joining Liverpool for over £125 million. In his inaugural season, Isak made only 14 Premier League appearances, raising concerns about his fitness and availability. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirms that the team is also missing Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike due to injuries, leaving them short on attacking options. The timeline for Isak's return remains unclear.

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By the Numbers

•Isak back in Merseyside early from international duty.
•He won't play against Manchester City this weekend.
•Liverpool spent £125m on Isak, who has been frequently unavailable.
•Last season, he started just 13 of 57 matches for Liverpool.
•Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike also out with injuries.

Latest Updates

12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle United medical team worked miracles with Alexander Isak as he has yet another setback

What they're saying

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I think that it is now becoming very clear, the Newcastle United medical team worked wonders with Alexander Isak. Liverpool spending more money than any Premier League club had ever spent, an astonishing £125m+, on a player who is increasingly unavailable.
— Yahoo Sports

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