Alexander Isak of Liverpool reacts to an injury
Alexander Isak faces a lengthy period out injured following a devastating blow in Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
Liverpool will soon discover the extent of damage done to Alexander Isak done during Saturday's 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur. The striker was forced off injured immediately after opening the scoring in north London with the Reds fearing the worst.
scored just his second Premier League goal since his £125m summer deadline day transfer when he was clattered by Spurs defender Micky van de Ven. The striker required instant treatment and help from medical staff in making his way off the field.
Scans on Monday are set to determine the exact damage dealt from the reckless challenge, with club , but .
Just how did a joyous moment opening the scoring quickly turn into despair for Isak and Liverpool? The ECHO examines the evidence...
Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak (R) shoots to score the opening goal for 0-1 as Tottenham Hotspur's Dutch defender #37 Micky van de Ven (L) challenges
Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak (R) shoots to score the opening goal for 0-1 as Tottenham Hotspur's Dutch defender #37 Micky van de Ven (L) challenges
Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak (R) shoots to score the opening goal for 0-1 as Tottenham Hotspur's Dutch defender #37 Micky van de Ven (L) challenges
Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak (R) shoots to score the opening goal for 0-1 as Tottenham Hotspur's Dutch defender #37 Micky van de Ven (L) challenges
Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak (C) gets injured in a challenge with Tottenham Hotspur's Dutch defender #37 Micky van de Ven as he scores the opening goal
Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak (C) gets injured in a challenge with Tottenham Hotspur's Dutch defender #37 Micky van de Ven as he scores the opening goal