Liverpool Lunchtime Round-Up, Sunday 15th November 2026: Isak and Szoboszlai Injury Scares Dominate International Break News
Alexander Isak has been speaking during the international break about his recent form for Sweden, including touching on his relationship with Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres (Liverpool.com). There was also some promising news on that front, with Liverpool reportedly handed a potential boost regarding Isak thanks to Sweden's win (This Is Anfield), while a wider round-up of Reds on international duty also touched on his involvement alongside Milos Kerkez (Liverpool Echo).
There's a bit more concern over Dominik Szoboszlai, who admitted he had some injury worries in the warm-up before playing a full 90 minutes for Hungary (This Is Anfield), with the Liverpool Echo also picking up on his comments about a new injury concern (Liverpool Echo). On the plus side, Josh Abe was among four Liverpool youngsters on international duty, scoring again for his country (This Is Anfield).
There's better news on the fitness front for Hugo Ekitike, with the striker reportedly closing in on a return from his long-term injury and expected to look to make an immediate impact once available (Liverpool.com).
Off the pitch, Virgil van Dijk's contract situation continues to generate transfer talk, with Fenerbahce said to have gained an advantage in the race for his signature as a free agent (Liverpool.com), while Liverpool have also been linked with a centre-back dubbed the 'next Raphael Varane' as a potential successor (Liverpool.com). It's also been reported that van Dijk is one of eight Liverpool players, including Alisson Becker, who could leave for nothing as their contracts edge closer to expiry (Liverpool.com).
Elsewhere, Bradley Barcola has been backed to challenge for the Ballon d'Or in future if he can improve a certain area of his game, following his big-money move from Paris Saint-Germain (Liverpool.com). Liverpool Women's form has also been strong, following their League Cup win over Aston Villa with a 3-0 victory away at Brighton in the Women's Super League.
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