Liverpool Concerns Over Isak’s Potential Lower Leg Injury
Liverpool is anxious that Alexander Isak may have suffered a serious lower leg injury during Saturday’s 2-1 victory against Tottenham.
Key Event Details
- The Swedish striker, who recently came off the bench, managed to score but faced a challenge from Micky van de Ven just after taking his shot, resulting in his withdrawal from the game.
- Isak is currently undergoing MRI scans to assess the seriousness of his injury and to determine how long he may be unavailable for selection.
Manager’s Remarks
In response to inquiries about the injury, manager Arne Slot commented, “We’ll need to wait for further information. However, when a player scores and shortly after cannot continue, it’s typically not a good sign.”
Slot is scheduled to address the media again on Tuesday.
Isak’s Recent Performance
Isak netted his second Premier League goal of the season in Saturday’s match, having had a challenging start after his transfer from Newcastle, which set a record at £125 million.
He had been previously excluded from Newcastle’s squad for their pre-season tour due to a reported “minor thigh injury” and had expressed interest in transferring to another club. Subsequently, he trained alone before finalizing his move to Liverpool on transfer deadline day.
Due to missing out on a proper pre-season, Isak struggled with match fitness, starting only 10 games since his arrival.
Team Impact
Liverpool currently faces additional challenges with Mohamed Salah participating in the Africa Cup of Nations and Cody Gakpo sidelined due to injury.
On a more positive note, Hugo Ekitike, a new forward from Eintracht Frankfurt, has made a significant impact, scoring 11 goals this season, including five in the last three league matches, which has led to Isak being utilized from the bench.