BURNLEY :Liverpool fans were denied the chance to watch British record signing Alexander Isak in action as he was left out of the match-day squad for Sunday's 1-0 victory at Burnley, but manager Arne Slot said they will not have to wait long.

Slot confirmed the Swedish forward, signed on deadline day for 125 million pounds ($169.45 million) from Newcastle United, was still not up to speed after playing barely any minutes this season.

But the Dutchman hinted he is likely to play some part against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.

"Alex is far from ready for that schedule of three games in a week," Slot told reporters after his side's last-gasp Premier League victory at Turf Moor secured by a Mohamed Salah penalty.

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