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Liverpool Confirm Alexander Isak Injury Status With Recovery Timeline Set
Liverpool have provided an update on Alexander Isak’s injury, confirming that he has undergone surgery.
The Reds striker picked up the injury during Saturday’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur in North London where he lasted just 16 minutes after coming off the bench.
Finding the back of the net, the ex-Newcastle United forward was on the receiving end of a challenge from Micky van de Ven which left him sprawled out in the penalty area as his teammates celebrated.
Forced off the field as a result, Isak’s injury has been the topic of huge conversation with fans worried about how long he could be ruled out.
Liverpool Confirm Alexander Isak Injury
Liverpool issued a statement on Monday evening regarding Isak’s injury, confirming that he had suffered an ankle injury and a fractured fibula.
A statement on the club’s website said: “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.”
According to The Athletic, he’s expected to be ruled out for a few months.
Liverpool Could Be Forced Into Transfer Action
Losing Isak is a huge blow for Liverpool. The striker was just starting to find his feet at Anfield and had taken his tally to three goals in 16 appearances after injury and a lack of fitness hindered his match action.
For Arne Slot, it may be a case of having to enter the transfer market. While Liverpool haven’t confirmed a timeline of when he’ll return, the reports suggesting that he’ll be out for a few months will be really concerning with the Reds already facing an uphill battle to get back into Premier League title contention.
Antoine Semenyo has been heavily linked with a move to Merseyside with the Bournemouth star available for £65million in January. as a result of a release clause in his contract.
Whether Liverpool will move to sign another forward remains to be seen, but based on this season it seems unlikely that Slot will be able to rely on the players currently at his disposal to see them to glory this term.
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