Liverpool striker Alexander Isak was forced off with an injury just minutes after coming off the bench to score the Reds’ 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday night. And the Merseyside giants are said to be concerned about the extent of the injury to the player’s foot.
Isak joined Liverpool from Newcastle at the end of the summer transfer window but has endured a tough start to life in the North West. The 26-year-old lacked match fitness when he arrived at Anfield following the pre-season break and had to wait several weeks before making his Liverpool debut. Since then, he has been plagued by a series of injuries and has started just six Premier League games. And his latest setbacks have proven to be very worrying for his employers.
Isak was on the bench for Liverpool’s game against Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but was removed at half-time as the home side were reduced to 10 men following Xavi Simmons’ red card.
The forward showed his quality when he fired the ball out of reach of home goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to open the scoring 11 minutes into the second half.
However, as he took the shot, he was challenged by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, and the ball remained on the ground after hitting the back of the net.
Liverpool medical staff rushed onto the pitch to treat the former Newcastle player, but were unable to continue treatment as he was helped off the pitch.
According to The Athletic, Liverpool are concerned that Isak has sustained a serious leg injury and are concerned about the extent of the damage.
The problem is said to be affecting the lower leg, and the player will undergo an MRI to determine the full extent of the injury. And it is unclear at this stage how long Liverpool will be without a capable goalscorer.
After Saturday’s game, Slott was asked about Isak’s injury. And the Dutchman said: “I haven’t talked to him yet, but it’s good that he scored a good goal with an assist from Florian Wirths.”I told him that the players are getting better and the team is getting better.”
“Today wasn’t perfect, especially in the last 10 minutes, but we got points and are developing the way I want.
“That’s what we want to see happen often: good finishing, good passing. Let’s not get too negative yet. We don’t know yet, but let’s hope he’s back with us soon.”
