Isak Injury Clouds Liverpool Win Over Tottenham
Liverpool are facing an anxious wait over Alexander Isak after the forward was forced off injured in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win against Tottenham Hotspur in London.
Isak gave Liverpool the perfect start by scoring the opening goal, but his afternoon ended almost immediately. A heavy challenge from Micky van de Ven inside the penalty area left the striker unable to continue, raising immediate concern on the Liverpool bench.
Early indications suggest the Sweden international has suffered a lower-leg injury, with an MRI scan set to determine the seriousness of the problem. While no official diagnosis has been confirmed, there is growing concern the setback could rule him out for a significant period.
Any extended absence would be a major blow for both player and club. Isak has endured a difficult start to life at Anfield following his £125 million summer move from Newcastle United, with fitness issues disrupting his rhythm. His goal against Spurs was only his second league strike for Arne Slot’s side and came after a sharp, well-timed pass from Florian Wirtz.
Liverpool arrived in the capital under pressure to keep pace at the top of the table, and the result maintains their momentum at a demanding point in the season. The festive schedule is already testing Slot’s depth, with Cody Gakpo sidelined by a muscle problem and Mohamed Salah away with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The atmosphere inside the stadium was intense from the opening whistle, with Tottenham pressing aggressively and Liverpool looking to exploit space in transition. Isak was central to that early plan, dropping deep to link play before attacking the box with purpose.
The defining moment came when Wirtz split the Spurs defence with a precise pass, allowing Isak to finish confidently. Moments later, the tone shifted as the forward went down following Van de Ven’s challenge, immediately signalling he could not continue.
Liverpool were forced to reshuffle, and the game became more fragmented as Spurs pushed for a response. Chances followed at both ends, with goalkeepers called into action and the tempo rising as the contest wore on.
After the break, Tottenham increased their pressure, while Liverpool looked to manage the game with a more compact shape. Missed opportunities and tactical tweaks kept the outcome in doubt, but Liverpool showed resilience to stay in control.
Late moments were tense as Spurs searched for an equaliser, but Liverpool held firm to secure a valuable away win.
The result strengthens Liverpool’s position, but attention now turns to Isak’s condition. With a busy run of fixtures ahead, the outcome of his scan could have a significant impact on Slot’s plans in the weeks to come.