Injured again - Isak out until March

Liverpool spent 240,000,000 euros this June on a tandem of new strikers, yet as early as January they could already be forced to go in search of another one — all because the more expensive of the two is facing a months-long spell on the sidelines. Numerous British media outlets report that Alexander Isak suffered a broken leg in a win over Tottenham, a match he contributed to with a goal. The Swede came on at halftime to replace the injured Conor Bradley and, around ten minutes later, scored to give his team the lead — but he was unable to celebrate the goal. Moments after sending the ball into the net, Isak ended up in the goal after Micky van de Ven slid into his standing leg with both feet.

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Initial fear was that he suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage, which would be a far worse injury, but this one means he will miss around three months, which means he won‘t be able to play at least until March.

“When a player doesn’t even try to return to the pitch, that’s usually not a good sign, but I can’t say anything more than that,” Arne Slot said after the match.

The Telegraph adds that, in the wake of injury, the English champions will be forced to become active on the transfer market. Slot reminded at the press conference that the club does not have an “unlimited budget,” but the same source claims that Liverpool will at least consider the option of signing a new striker. After becoming the most expensive player in the history of British football, the former Newcastle forward has struggled with both form and injuries. Minor groin issues on two occasions have kept him off the pitch and prevented him from finding the desired rhythm, leaving him with just three goals and one assist in 16 appearances across all competitions.

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 17

Saturday

Newcastle - Chelsea 2-2 (2-0)

/Woltemade 4, 20 - James 49, Pedro 66/

Bournemouth - Burnley 1-1 (0-0)

/Semenyo 67 - Broja 90/

Brighton - Sunderland 0-0

Manchester City - West Ham 3-0 (2-0)

/Haaland 5,69, Reijnders 38/

Wolverhampton - Brentford 0-2 (0-0)

/Lewis-Potter 63, 83/

Tottenham - Liverpool 1-2 (0-0)

/Richarlison 83 - Isak 56, Ekitike 66/

Everton - Arsenal 0-1 (0-1)

/Gyokeres 27 pen/

Leeds United - Crystal Palace 4-1 (2-0)

/Calwert-Lewin 38, 45+4, Ampadu 60, Stach 90+11 - Devenny 90+2 pen/

Sunday

Aston Villa - Manchester United 2-1 (1-1)

/Rogers 45, 58 - Cunha 45+3/

Monday

23.00: (2.50) Fulham (3.30) Nott.Forest (2.85)

***odds are subject to change***