Alexander Isak scored 1-0 against Liverpool, incredibly liberating for the Swede – and all of Liverpool. The joy did not last many seconds. Liverpool won the game 1-2, but Isak had to be helped off the pitch. Iron man Micky van de Ven had made a tackle in connection with the goal, which is now costing Liverpool dearly.
It was a very annoyed Arne Slot who dismissed all theories that Alexander Isak’s injury was due to overload: “Most of the injuries we have are not related to overload. When you look at Alex’s injury, it has nothing to do with overloading the player. It was a reckless tackle attempt (from van de Ven). If you make such a tackle 10 times, there is a 10 times greater risk of the player being seriously injured,” Slot stated according to the BBC.
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Needless to say, the Swede broke his leg and underwent surgery on Monday. The next day, Slot talks about the prospects ahead for the Swedish striker.
“No, it will be a long-term injury, a couple of months. It’s a big, big, big disappointment for him, and of course it is also for us,” says Arne Slot, according to the club’s website.
We wish good recovery. The 2025/26 season is all but over, now the focus must be on getting ready for a proper pre-season before the next one. This is what Isak and Liverpool need
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