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When will Alexander Isak make his Liverpool debut? Arne Slot lays out clear timeline for £125m striker ahead of Atletico Madrid & Everton Merseyside derby clashes

Arne Slot has further outlined Liverpool’s plan for Alexander Isak, with the Reds reluctant to rush the £125 million ($170m) striker into making his debut. Isak has, after completing a record-breaking transfer from Newcastle to Anfield, become the most expensive player in British football. He is, however, lacking fitness and sharpness on the back of a hectic summer.

'He needs proper playing time' – Arne Slot hints at Alexander Isak timetable after leaving £125m British-record signing out of squad for late Burnley win

Arne Slot has hinted at the timetable Liverpool have lined up for Alexander Isak, with the most expensive player in British football seeing his Reds debut delayed. The decision was taken not to include the Swedish striker in plans for a trip to Burnley, with the £125 million ($169m) frontman being eased into long-term plans by the reigning Premier League champions.

No debut for Alexander Isak! Liverpool leave new £125m striker out of squad to face Burnley amid fitness concerns after Newcastle strike

Alexander Isak's debut has been delayed as Liverpool left the new signing out of their matchday squad to face Burnley on Sunday amid the striker's fitness concerns. Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record £125m fee on deadline day, hardly trained during pre-season with Newcastle. Arne Slot named the same starting lineup that beat Arsenal in their last game.