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Liverpool’s win away at Tottenham should have been a night to build on. It was a hard-earned Premier League result, played at pace, under pressure, and in front of a hostile crowd. These are the games that shape a season. They stretch squads. They expose depth. They also remind clubs how quickly momentum can change.
This competition does not allow breathing space. Liverpool are fighting in a tight league table, juggling domestic and European demands, while managing a squad that has already taken knocks. January is approaching. Key players will be unavailable. Every absence matters. That is the wider context Liverpool are working in right now.
Against Spurs, Liverpool showed resilience. They took the lead, extended it, and then had to manage chaos late on. But amid the noise, one moment cut through everything. A forward who arrived with expectation and pressure went down just as he looked to be turning a corner. The reaction around the pitch said enough. Players noticed. The bench noticed. So did supporters watching on.
Only after the game did clarity begin to emerge.
According to Journalist, David Ornstein, Liverpool fear Alexander Isak suffered a significant leg injury. The striker was hurt in the act of scoring in the 56th minute, after finishing a pass from Florian Wirtz. He was brought down awkwardly by a sliding challenge from Micky van de Ven and could not celebrate. Isak received treatment and was helped off by two members of Liverpool’s medical staff, with Jeremie Frimpong coming on.
Ornstein reported that Isak has not yet undergone an MRI scan. That scan will determine the full extent of the damage. Liverpool are concerned about his lower leg and fear a lengthy absence. The 26-year-old has started six Premier League games and three Champions League matches since his £125million move from Newcastle.
After the match, Arne Slot tried to strike a careful tone. “I haven’t spoken to him about it yet but it’s a good thing he scored, a good goal assisted by Florian Wirtz,” he said. Slot added: “I said players are getting better, the team is getting better.” He admitted the late struggle. “It wasn’t perfect today, especially the last 10 minutes but we pick up points and are developing in a way I want to see.”
Slot urged patience. “That’s what we’d like to see happening a lot. A good finish, a good pass.” He finished with hope. “Let’s not be too negative yet. We don’t know yet, let’s hope he is back with us soon.”
🚨 Alexander Isak set for period on sidelines with suspected leg break from challenge in Liverpool win at Spurs. #LFC yet to comment on severity but scans poised to confirm fears of fracture to left side; recovery time typically a few months @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/nx5WAMrgRH
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) December 21, 2025
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