Liverpool star Alexander Isak finally got a Premier League goal for his new club but the joy was instantly dimmed by an apparent serious injury to his left leg.
The initial news from Reds boss Arne Slot was not particularly optimistic, and it’s gone downhill from there for Liverpool’s record signing from Newcastle United.
Now we know the extent of the damage, as Isak has undergone surgery on a broken leg and is set for months on the sidelines. Liverpool did not commit to a return timetable.
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Isak ran onto a gorgeous through ball by Florian Wirtz and buried a shot past Guglielmo Vicario while Micky van de Ven slid through the Swedish striker.
The 26-year-old was in clear distress and did not celebrate his goal after his left ankle was caught between the cutting legs of Van de Ven.
He needed to be helped from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium pitch for Jeremie Frimpong in the 60th minute.
Isak’s strike partner Hugo Ekitike was not happy with Van de Ven’s desperate challenge to block the goal.
“It was very physical today, a lot of duels,” Ekitike said. “Sometimes it wasn’t football and a bit too much like when you see what happened with Alex. But that’s part of football. It was a great war and we won.”
Liverpool issue Alexander Isak injury update
“Alexander Isak today successfully underwent surgery on the injury he sustained on Saturday.
“The Liverpool striker was injured in a challenge in the process of scoring the opening goal against Tottenham Hotspur and had to be substituted.
“After diagnosis, an operation was completed today on an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture.
“Isak’s rehabilitation will now continue at the AXA Training Centre, with no timeframe yet placed on his return.”
Alexander Isak injury news, history: Star suffers distressing injury while scoring for Liverpool
The striker has suffered a number of injuries since arriving in England.
Isak was pretty durable for Real Sociedad but lost time early in his first season with Newcastle. The Swede scored twice in his first three Premier League games before missing 11 with a thigh problem.
His second season at St. James’ Park saw two separate three-game absences with groin ailments, but a broken toe only cost him two matches last season as he played 34 PL games for the Magpies.
Now we await confirmation from the club or player regarding his injury and a return time table
