NewsFitness updates: Alexander Isak, Alisson Becker and Jeremie Frimpong

The striker has missed the Reds' past four matches due to an injury picked up away at Eintracht Frankfurt.

During his pre-City press conference on Friday morning, head coach Arne Slot was asked if Isak is ready to return to the squad on Sunday.

"He will train for the first time today with the team again, after being three weeks out," Slot replied.

"I know that I said three weeks ago that his pre-season has ended so now it's time for us to see where he is. But I have to come back to those words, because if you are three weeks only with the rehab, that doesn't bring you back to the levels he was three weeks ago.

"Although, our rehab team is doing an incredible job.

"But you cannot compare rehab with games of football or training sessions with the team. As much as we try to replicate it, that's simply not possible.

"So, again I have to say, give him some time."

Elsewhere on the injury front, Slot confirmed he expects Alisson Becker to be available again immediately after the international window that follows the clash with City.

Jeremie Frimpong's recovery will continue beyond the meeting with Nottingham Forest on November 22, however.

Slot said: "Alisson for sure and I expect Jeremie back after the international break as well because we play from November until March!

"But I don't expect Jeremie to be fully fit for Forest, but with Alisson we expect this."