Alexander Isak injured and set to miss Liverpool's clash vs. Man Utd

Alexander Isak injured and set to miss Liverpool's clash vs. Man Utd

Published May. 2, 2026 12:59 p.m. ET
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Another injury setback for Isak

Isak’s difficult debut season at Anfield has seemingly taken another turn for the worse after the striker was ruled out of Sunday’s high-stakes encounter with Manchester United, according to

The forward is expected to undergo a scan this weekend to determine the full extent of the damage. It is a familiar story for the Swede, who has endured a stop-start campaign on Merseyside, managing just 13 Premier League starts and three goals during a season plagued by fitness issues, including a broken leg that sidelined him for several months earlier in the year.

Crisis in attack for Slot

The timing of Isak's injury could hardly be worse for Slot, who is already grappling with a depleted attacking department. With Hugo Ekitike ruled out for the remainder of the season following an Achilles tendon rupture during the Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain, the Reds travel to Old Trafford without a fit, recognised senior striker.

Slot’s options are further limited by the absence of Mohamed Salah, who remains sidelined with a muscle injury. While the

Salah reflects on Anfield exit

Amid the injury chaos, Salah has opened up about his decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. The 33-year-old had already confirmed he will depart the club after nine years, revealing that a private conversation with former captain Steven Gerrard helped him reach a final decision to leave.

Speaking to

Top-four race intensifies

The clash at Old Trafford carries significant weight as both

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