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 side in a 2-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, however was caught by Micky van de Ven instantly after placing the ball.
The Sweden worldwide tried to proceed however was unable to play on and was finally withdrawn.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 may very well be sidelined for not less than a couple of months.
“Alexander Isak at the moment efficiently underwent surgical procedure on the damage he sustained on Saturday,” Liverpool stated in an announcement.
“After prognosis, an operation was accomplished at the moment 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 facet are subsequent in motion on 27 December once they host backside membership Wolves at Anfield, with the guests nonetheless trying to find their first top-flight of the marketing campaign.
The champions are at the moment fifth within the desk, degree on factors with fourth-placed Chelsea however 10 factors adrift of leaders Arsenal.
