NewsArne Slot explains Alexander Isak's absence for Man Utd v Liverpool

A minor issue ruled the striker out of the Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Speaking before the game, head coach Slot told Sky Sports: "After our last win against Palace, you go into the week and in the start you already know you're going to miss out on Mo [Salah], and then during the week we miss out on Alex as well.

"But that's not the first time this season. Arsenal away, we had our both No.9s not available as well and we were able to play a good game.

"So, it is the situation so accept it.

"Of course, very unlucky and unhappy with the fact Alex picked up a small – really small – injury. That's why this game came a bit too early."

Slot then added separately: "It wasn't much but unfortunately it was too much for him to be able to play.

"And Alisson [Becker] hasn't trained with us yet, so that makes it quite simple. We're hoping for him to be ready next week but we have to wait and see how the week will go.

"The same can be said about Alex, we're hoping to have him back next week. But that's small margins, as it always is in football."