By LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER
Published: 14:00 EST, 20 December 2025 | Updated: 14:10 EST, 20 December 2025
Alexander Isak was forced off with an injury just moments after scoring Liverpool's opener against Tottenham in London.
Arne Slot had only brought on his £125million man at half-time in place of Conor Bradley and the substitution looked to have paid off as he bagged his second Premier League goal for the Reds.
But Isak, 26, was injured by a challenge from Micky van de Ven in the process of shooting and instantly went down.
The Swede looked in considerable discomfort as he was attended to by Liverpool's medical staff and he eventually had to be helped off, hobbling.
There was some confusion regarding the situation with the stretcher, which was brought over but not used.
Isak's blow is another problem for Slot to contend with, just when he thought he might have a moment of peace after mending relations with Mohamed Salah before he flew off to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Liverpool quickly moved on, with Hugo Ekitike doubling their lead in the 66th minute - just 10 after Isak's opener.
But it will be particularly disheartening given that Liverpool have so carefully worked Isak back to fitness after signing him.
Isak arrived at the champions with a sub-par level of fitness after being forced to train alone and missing Newcastle's pre-season trip to Singapore and South Korea amid his protracted exit from the club.
He made his Liverpool debut on September 17 in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid - his first club football outing, competitive or friendly, since May.
More to follow.
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