Liverpool's preparations for their blockbuster Champions League encounter with Real Madrid have been rocked by another wave of injury setbacks, as manager Arne Slot confirmed that Alexander Isak, Alisson Becker, and Jeremie Frimpong will all miss Tuesday night's showdown at Anfield.
Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Slot didn't leave room for speculation, saying bluntly that all three are not available for tomorrows showdown. It's a blow that couldn't come at a worse time for the Reds, who are entering one of the most demanding stretches of their season.
Softfootball understands that Isak's absence, in particular, is frustrating for both the player and supporters. The 125 million summer signing has struggled to build rhythm since joining from Newcastle, sidelined by a groin issue that forced him off during the 5-1 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt on October 22 . Slot admitted his irritation but hinted at cautious optimism in a statement revealed by Liverpool via the teams official X account.