The Sweden striker was injured within the means of scoring for the Reds towards Tottenham
Livepool have confirmed striker Alexander Isak has undergone surgical procedure on the damaged leg he suffered towards Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Isak got here on in its place to open the scoring for Arne Slot’s aspect in a 2-1 win on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, however was caught by Micky van de Ven instantly after hanging the ball.
The Sweden worldwide tried to proceed however was unable to play on and was ultimately withdrawn.
The Reds confirmed the 26-year-old, who joined Liverpool from Newcastle in a club-record £125m deal in September, had sustained a fractured leg and had surgical procedure on Monday.
The membership didn’t define a timescale on restoration however it’s believed the ahead could possibly be sidelined for not less than just a few months.
“Alexander Isak right now efficiently underwent surgical procedure on the damage he sustained on Saturday,” Liverpool mentioned in an announcement.
“After prognosis, an operation was accomplished right now on an ankle damage that included a fibula fracture.
“Isak’s rehabilitation will now proceed on the AXA Coaching Centre, with no timeframe but positioned on his return.”
Slot’s aspect are subsequent in motion on 27 December after they host backside membership Wolves at Anfield, with the guests nonetheless looking for their first top-flight of the marketing campaign.
The champions are at the moment fifth within the desk, stage on factors with fourth-placed Chelsea however 10 factors adrift of leaders Arsenal.
