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Liverpool supporters were left holding their breath on Saturday as Alexander Isak was forced off against Tottenham shortly after scoring the opener. The Premier League has been unpredictable this season, with intense fixtures and high-stakes encounters testing every squad. Matches like Liverpool vs Tottenham are rarely straightforward, even when one team seems to have the upper hand. Late surges, moments of brilliance, and tough challenges make the final minutes feel like a battle in themselves.
For Liverpool, the win at Tottenham was hard-fought. The Reds faced a team that ended the match with nine players, yet Tottenham’s fightback in the closing minutes kept the tension high. Fans know well that in the Premier League, games are rarely settled until the final whistle. Even when leading, a single moment can shift the momentum. It was in this charged atmosphere that Isak’s injury occurred, raising immediate concern among supporters who have followed the Sweden striker’s early months at Anfield.
The second half of the story brought relief. According to The Daily Mail, Liverpool have confirmed that Isak did not suffer any cruciate ligament damage, ruling out the worst fears. Scans on the £125 million signing revealed the issue was limited to contact above his left ankle after a scissor-style challenge by Mickey van de Ven. While the injury is still serious enough to keep him out for some time, the absence of ACL or meniscus damage eases immediate concern.
Speaking after the match, Liverpool manager Arne Slot said: “We’ll have to wait and see. But if a player scores and then gets injured and doesn’t try to come back on the pitch, that’s usually not a good thing.” The comment reflected the cautious optimism in Liverpool’s camp, acknowledging both the severity of the challenge and the striker’s importance. Isak’s early season has been a mix of fitness struggles and flashes of quality. The goal at Tottenham was a reminder of why Liverpool broke the British transfer record to secure him. Fans can now breathe a little easier while planning for a return deeper into the New Year.
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