Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast Alisson Injury Blow as Salah & Isak RETURN ahead of Man City clash
Apr 3, 2026
FA Cup showdown build-up with Manchester City and high stakes at the Etihad. Big returns arrive as Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak come back to bolster the attack. A major setback with Alisson sidelined and goalkeeper succession talked through. Tactical reshuffle, lineup debates and penalty prediction round out the preview.
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Isak Back After 101 Days Out
- Alexander Isak's return gives Liverpool a timely attacking boost after 101 days out of action.
- Paul Gorst noted Isak trained and is likely to be on the bench for Man City then definitely for PSG, easing pressure on Hugo Ekitike.
Isak Eases Ekitike's Late Game Dip
- Isak's presence restores rotation and reduces fatigue on Hugo Ekitike across late-game minutes.
- Paul Gorst argued Ekitike has been tiring around the 60–70 minute mark and Isak would have eased that load this season.
Alisson Likely Out Long Term
- Alisson's injury is a significant setback potentially sidelining him until the end of the season.
- Mark Jones highlighted Arne Slot's comment suggesting Alisson might be out 'towards the end of the season', increasing reliance on Marmadashvili.