Isak Injury Overshadows Liverpool Win at Tottenham
Liverpool’s Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur came at a cost on Saturday, as Alexander Isak suffered a worrying knee injury moments after scoring in a 2–1 win in north London.
Introduced at halftime, the Sweden forward made an immediate impact by breaking the deadlock in the 56th minute against a Spurs side already reduced to 10 men. His night ended almost instantly, though, after a collision with Micky van de Ven inside the penalty area that left him unable to continue.
The incident adds another layer of concern to Isak’s difficult start on Merseyside. Signed for £125 million from Newcastle United on deadline day, the 26-year-old has managed just three goals in all competitions and has already spent time out earlier this season with a groin issue. Liverpool now faces an anxious wait to learn the severity of the latest setback.
The atmosphere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was tense from the outset, with the hosts battling adversity after an early dismissal left them short-handed. Liverpool controlled large spells of possession, probing patiently through midfield as the game opened up in the second half.
Isak’s introduction changed the tempo immediately. His movement stretched Spurs’ back line and created space for Liverpool’s creative players. The decisive moment came minutes later, followed almost instantly by the forward’s forced exit, which visibly deflated the away end.
The opener arrived through a moment of calm quality. Florian Wirtz slipped a precise pass into Isak’s path, and the striker finished coolly to give Liverpool the lead. Hugo Ekitike doubled the advantage in the 66th minute with a composed effort before Richarlison reignited the contest late on by pulling a goal back in the 83rd.
Despite Liverpool’s control, Tottenham refused to fold. The hosts pushed forward in the closing stages, testing Liverpool’s defensive resolve and briefly shifting momentum as the crowd sensed an unlikely comeback.
Any hopes of a dramatic finish were ended in stoppage time when Cristian Romero was sent off, leaving Spurs with nine men and allowing Liverpool to see out the final moments with relative comfort.
Liverpool depart north London with three valuable points that keep their momentum intact, but the focus now turns to Isak’s fitness. With a demanding run of fixtures ahead, the extent of his injury could prove just as significant as the result itself.