Alexander Isak was expected to be at least on the bench for Liverpool’s FA Cup quarter-final, but a setback has left his return in doubt.

At least, until updates from Arne Slot and James Pearce, who are saying the same thing about the Swede’s expected return to action.

Liverpool were woeful against Man City, and surely could have used a big-game player like Isak, even if he isn’t 100%. That will again be the hope against PSG in the Champions League — a game four days from now, before which time he should be cleared to play.

Liverpool reporter Pearce was speaking about Isak’s delays the day before he missed the squad for the City game.

He explained on talkSPORT: “I was told the other day the expectation is he’ll certainly play some part in the tie against PSG. So, whether that’s hopefully maybe off the bench in the first leg, if not in the second one at Anfield.”

In an ideal world, Isak would make an impact off the...