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Alexander Isak will be out of action for at least a couple of months following his surgery
Just four months after breaking the British transfer record to sign Alexander Isak, Liverpool are now on the market for another striker to replace him temporarily.
The Reds are set to be without their £125 million summer signing while he recovers from surgery on an ankle injury, which included a fractured fibula. Isak is set to be out of action for months, with no estimated return date given.
Liverpool have accepted they will not see Isak back in action until the latter stages of the season and are now considering short-term options to replace him in the team. Without the Sweden international, a lot of pressure lies on Hugo Ekitike, especially with Mohamed Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Will Liverpool sign a replacement for Alexander Isak?
According to Caught Offside, the 24-year-old has emerged as a ‘surprise’ candidate for Arne Slot, as the Reds are considering a six-month loan move for him in the new year. The Premier League champions reportedly see Ramos as a ‘short-term solution’ for their injury woes. He is described to offer ‘pressing intensity’ and ‘penalty box instincts’.
Ramos only signed for PSG last summer following a successful loan move from Benfica. His loan season in the French capital saw him return 11 Ligue 1 goals, which led to his permanent signing the following year. Last season, Ramos notched 19 goals and six assists in all competitions.
This season has been less consistent for the Portugal international, leading to speculation over whether PSG will grant him a loan exit in January. Ramos has started eight Ligue 1 games and come off the bench on another eight occasions so far this campaign.
Alexander Isak addresses Liverpool injury
Following his surgery, Isak has addressed his injury setback and thanked the Liverpool fans for their support in these initial stages.
"Gutted to be out for a while. Time to recover and support from the sideline,” he wrote on his Instagram story. “I will work hard to be back as soon as I possibly can. Thank you all Reds and everyone else for the kind messages, it does not go unnoticed.”
Isak was forced off the pitch during Liverpool’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur, when Micky van den Ven clattered into him during an attempt to stop the Swede’s goal. The Spurs defender has revealed he has been in touch with Isak to send his support during his recovery.
“Yeah, I've texted him, of course. I sent him a text because I didn't want to injure him,” Van de Ven told Sky Sports.
“I didn't want to do something to hurt him, of course. I just wanted to try to block the shot. And I think it was a bit unlucky how his foot landed between my legs.
“So yeah, I sent him a text afterwards, and I wanted to wish him all the best for his recovery. That's what I said to him. He really appreciated the message. He texted back.”
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