Liverpool manager Arne Slot dropped a major hint over Alexander Isak 's likely Liverpool debut date after leaving him out of his squad to face Burnley on Sunday.

The Reds' new record signing was nowhere to be seen on the team sheet for the Premier League clash, as Slot stuck with Hugo Ekitike up top and Rio Ngumoha and Federico Chiesa in reserve.

Isak did earn 18 minutes for Sweden during their World Cup Qualifying loss to Kosovo earlier this month, his first appearance of any kind since the end of the 2024-25 campaign with Newcastle United.

However, having not had any sort of pre-season with the Magpies, Isak is still building up his match fitness and is not yet ready to make his Reds debut, let alone start or play a full 90 minutes.

Reds fans should not have to wait t

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