Liverpool received a major boost in training on Tuesday, with Alexander Isak providing a timely lift ahead of their clash with PSG.

Alexander Isak is closing in on a long-awaited return for Liverpool FC after spending nearly four months out with a broken leg. The club’s record signing picked up the injury during a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur just before Christmas, adding to what had already been a disrupted start to his time at Anfield.

The recent FA Cup defeat to Manchester City came too soon for him to feature, but there is growing optimism that he could be part of the squad travelling to face Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

According to reports, Isak trained with the Liverpool squad on Tuesday as they prepared for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final, increasing the chances that he will make the trip to Paris.

There were no surprise absentees in the session at the AXA Training Centre, although Alisson Becker, Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni were already ruled out due to injuries.

While Isak is unlikely to be rushed straight back into the starting lineup, his return will still be a big boost. He’s expected to be eased in gradually, possibly starting on the bench if he’s fit to face PSG, with Hugo Ekitike likely to lead the attack. Even a short cameo of 15–20 minutes could prove valuable for manager Arne Slot.

Ekitike has impressed in his debut season but has shown signs of fatigue in recent weeks, scoring just twice in his last 11 appearances while carrying the attacking burden in Isak’s absence.

Although Isak may need a few games to regain full sharpness, even a handful of goals from him in the closing stages of the season could make a crucial difference in Liverpool’s push to secure UEFA Champions League qualification.