Arne Slot Confirms When Alexander Isak Will Make Liverpool Debut After Missing Burnley Win

Arne Slot has confirmed when Alexander Isak will make his Liverpool debut after being absent from the matchday squad for the win against Burnley.

British record transfer Isak - who moved from Newcastle United to Anfield for a reported £125m on deadline day at the end of this summer's window - was not named by Slot in the matchday squad for the Premier League clash against the Clarets.

Liverpool had to wait until injury time to claim a late three points thanks to Mo Salah's penalty.

The spoils looked like they were going to be shared despite Burnley being reduced to 10 men thanks to Lesley Ugochukwu being shown a second yellow card.

But referee Michael Oliver pointed to the penalty spot when Hannibal handled Jeremie Frimpong's cross in the box and Salah duly converted.

It means champions Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season as they seek to defend their title.

Liverpool have a busy week in store ahead of them as today's match at Turf Moor was the first of three matches across the next seven days.

Slot's side begin their Champions League campaign on Wednesday evening when they host Atletico Madrid.

And next Saturday lunchtime, Anfield will host the Merseyside Derby when Everton take on the red side of the city.

Alexander Isak is yet to make his Liverpool debut. (Image: Getty)

Before the game, Slot admitted Isak was not involved today owing to fitness issues after having a limited pre-season programme under his belt as the striker sought to force a move away from Newcastle to Anfield.

And after the game, Slot confirmed Isak's Liverpool debut will likely come against Atleti on Wednesday evening in the Champions League, or if not then, against Everton next Saturday in the Premier League as the Anfield side seek to build up the striker's fitness in training before being unleashed.

He said: "He missed a month of team training. He’s now in his second or third week of training.

"We gave him a proper week of team training including yesterday and the upcoming two days and then we think he’s able to get more than 10-15 minutes in Wednesday’s game.

"We think that’s the way to build him up to give him a good base.

"If things go well in the next two days he will be involved in that game. Now he’s ready to play at least 45 minutes and let’s see if we’re going to use him on Wednesday or on Saturday against Everton."