Sun Sep 14 10:50:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has tempered expectations for new signing Alexander Isak, stating he will be eased into the team due to a lack of pre-season training. Midfielder Curtis Jones is unavailable for the Burnley match due to injury. Jeremie Frimpong has returned to training. Burnley manager Scott Parker reports no fresh injury concerns after the international break and acknowledged the challenge of facing Liverpool. Florentino Luis has joined Burnley on loan. The article also lists starting lineups from recent games for both teams.

**News Article:**

**Liverpool to Ease Isak In; Jones Ruled Out for Burnley Clash**

Liverpool, England – Liverpool fans eager to see new signing Alexander Isak in action will have to be patient, according to manager Arne Slot. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Burnley, Slot explained that Isak, who arrived on deadline day, will be gradually integrated into the team due to a disrupted pre-season.

“Don’t expect him every single game 90 minutes on the pitch – that’s definitely not going to happen in the upcoming weeks,” Slot told reporters on Friday. “He missed a proper pre-season… so now we have to build him up gradually.”

Slot emphasized the club’s long-term vision for the Swedish international, stating, “We’ve signed him… for six years so this is what we have to keep in mind and what the fans have to keep in mind.”

In other team news, midfielder Curtis Jones will miss the game due to an injury sustained in Liverpool’s recent victory over Arsenal. Jeremie Frimpong, however, has returned to training after recovering from a hamstring issue.

Burnley manager Scott Parker confirmed his squad is injury-free following the international break and Florentino Luis has joined the team on loan from Benfica. Parker acknowledged the formidable challenge of facing Liverpool. “You’re playing against an elite, world-class team,” he said, but added, “We’re relishing this opportunity…and going up against the best.”

Liverpool defeated Arsenal 1-0 last week. Burnley were defeated by Manchester United 3-2.

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