Liverpool are bracing for bad news on Alexander Isak.
Full clarity on the striker’s leg injury — suffered moments after scoring in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Tottenham — won’t come until Monday, when MRI results are finalised. But early indications are grim.
Multiple reports suggest Isak is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines, with a broken leg feared. If confirmed, the setback could rule the £125 million forward out for months, potentially wiping out most of the 2025–26 season before he’s fully match-ready again.
There was brief hope when Isak walked off under his own power, but that optimism faded quickly. The Swede went straight down the tunnel, didn’t return to the bench, and Liverpool boss Arne Slot offered little reassurance post-match.
“If a player scores, gets injured, and doesn’t try to come back, it’s usually not a good thing,” Slot admitted. “That’s just a gut feeling — nothing medical.”
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, scans conducted on Sunday have heightened fears of a fracture, with a return not expected until April at the earliest, and even that depends on the nature of the break and any associated ligament damage.
It’s a brutal blow for a player already battling to find rhythm. Isak has made just 10 starts from 16 appearances, scored three goals, and missed earlier matches with an adductor issue after arriving from Newcastle without a proper pre-season.
For Liverpool, the timing couldn’t be worse. Mohamed Salah is away at AFCON, fixtures are piling up, and the Reds are suddenly thin in attack. January reinforcements may now be unavoidable, with Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo reportedly among the names being monitored.
Liverpool will take no risks with Isak’s recovery, prioritising long-term fitness over rushed returns. But with months potentially lost, the club’s record signing is staring at another long, frustrating road back — and Liverpool are staring at a problem they didn’t plan for.
