'We think': Arne Slot explains how long Alexander Isak could potentially play against Man City tomorrow

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Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images Extra-time may scupper Isak returnLiverpool are going to have to be careful with Isak to ensure he is does not overdo it when back in the team.Thankfully, while speaking in his pre-match press conference on Friday, Slot confirmed that the Reds will take it slow, with Isak definitely not starting against City.“Definitely too fast to expect him in the starting line-up, he’s training with us yesterday for the first time and today for the second time after exactly 101 days!” the Dutchman said. It is a very good thing to have him available.”Asked whether Isak would at least be able to feature on the bench in Manchester, Slot suggested that he and the Liverpool coaching staff must weigh up whether there could be an extra 30 minutes of Saturday’s cup clash.Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool players can’t hide true feelings about Alexander Isak as footage emerges from training return“You can even be on the bench if you haven’t trained, but the question is, is he ready to play some minutes.

That’s another question,” he said. If we think he can only play 10 minutes, bring him in 10 minutes before the end and then you go to extra time.

Of course you can take him off again if we have enough players available, so maybe a few minutes, but let’s wait and see how it is with him today, how he feels about it himself. “If I look at him now compared to where he was before he got injured, I see a player that’s much stronger, physically in a much better place.