Arne Slot believes summer signing Alexander Isak “is close to the level he should be” in terms of fitness as Liverpool gear up to take on Manchester United this weekend.
Isak, who joined from Newcastle during the recent window, had a disrupted preseason as a result of his desire to force a move away from St James’ Park.
Having played six games under Slot so far this season, as well as reporting for recent international duty with Sweden, Slot believes that Isak is now approaching sufficient match fitness.
“Now he’s had his five/six weeks of preseason, which is normal with every player, especially if you’ve been our for three or four months,” Slot said.
“Fitness wise, I think he’s now close to the level he should be. I think we can judge him in a fair way from now on.
“I think his preseason may be finished now. He’s played a few games, 70, 80, 90 minutes, so let’s see where he is in the upcoming weeks.”
