Liverpool are facing an anxious wait over the fitness of Alexander Isak after the Swedish striker suffered a leg injury while scoring in the chaotic 2-1 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record fee in the summer, netted the opening goal in the 56th minute after combining with fellow big-money signing Florian Wirtz. However, the moment was marred as Isak was clattered by a last-ditch challenge from Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, leaving him writhing in pain as the ball hit the net.
The 23-year-old was unable to celebrate and required assistance from club doctors to hobble off the pitch, replaced by Jeremie Frimpong. Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted the injury did not look promising, telling his post-match press conference: 'If a player scores and then doesn’t come back on the pitch, that’s usually not a good thing. But I can’t say anything more than that – it’s just gut feeling.'
The goal was only Isak’s second in the Premier League since his move, while Wirtz’s assist marked his first goal contribution in the English top flight. Isak had previously scored his first league goal for the Reds against West Ham in late November.
Hugo Ekitike doubled Liverpool’s lead before Richarlison pulled one back for Spurs, but the Reds held on for the win. Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville described the injury as a 'sad sight,' adding, 'That could have been his lift-off moment.'
