LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Alexander Isak is in contention to make his Liverpool debut against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed Isak is in the squad for the game at Anfield after not including the striker for Sunday’s 1-0 win over Burnley in the Premier League.

Isak was a British record $170 million deadline day signing from Newcastle earlier this month, but Liverpool fans have had to wait to see the Sweden international, with Slot saying he would slowly integrate the forward into his team.

Speaking ahead of the game against Atletico, Slot said Isak could play some part.

“There is definitely a chance, because he is in the squad,” Slot said. “Normally I would say 99.9% sure, but I can say it’s 100% sure he will not play 90 minu

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