The Swedish international was injured in the first half of Liverpool’s hard-fought 2-1 win at Tottenham, a match that initially appeared to underline his growing influence at Anfield.
Isak was hurt while scoring his goal after a forceful sliding challenge from Spurs defender Micky van de Ven.
Medical examinations later revealed that the striker suffered a fracture to his left leg, with Liverpool confirming the injury involved damage to the fibula.
Medical examinations later revealed that the striker suffered a fracture to his left leg, with Liverpool confirming the injury involved damage to the fibula.
The club stated that Isak has already undergone surgery and will now begin a lengthy rehabilitation process.
Speaking after the match, Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed disappointment at losing the forward at a crucial point in the season.
Speaking after the match, Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed disappointment at losing the forward at a crucial point in the season.
He confirmed that Isak is expected to be sidelined for “a couple of months,” describing the injury as a significant blow both to the player and the team.
“It’s going to be a long injury,” Slot said.
“It’s going to be a long injury,” Slot said.
“This is very disappointing for him, especially because he was starting to show his quality. For us, it’s also a big loss.”
Slot did not hide his frustration with the challenge that caused the injury, describing Van de Ven’s tackle as reckless.
Slot did not hide his frustration with the challenge that caused the injury, describing Van de Ven’s tackle as reckless.
According to the Liverpool boss, the manner in which the defender went into the challenge carried a high risk of serious injury.
“If you make that tackle ten times, there’s a serious chance of injury almost every time,” Slot added.
The incident has sparked debate among pundits and fans, with opinions divided over whether the challenge warranted criticism.
“If you make that tackle ten times, there’s a serious chance of injury almost every time,” Slot added.
The incident has sparked debate among pundits and fans, with opinions divided over whether the challenge warranted criticism.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher defended Van de Ven, arguing that the defender had little choice in the situation.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher said the Spurs defender was attempting to block a shot and that the resulting injury was unfortunate rather than malicious.
“He has to make that challenge,” Carragher said.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher said the Spurs defender was attempting to block a shot and that the resulting injury was unfortunate rather than malicious.
“He has to make that challenge,” Carragher said.
“You can’t just allow a striker to get a free shot in that situation. It’s the follow-through that causes the problem. It’s really bad luck for Isak.”
Carragher also pointed out that the match offered one of the clearest signs yet of Isak’s potential impact at Liverpool, suggesting the injury has come at the worst possible time for both player and club.
Isak’s season has been disrupted by fitness issues since his high-profile move to Liverpool late in the summer transfer window.
Carragher also pointed out that the match offered one of the clearest signs yet of Isak’s potential impact at Liverpool, suggesting the injury has come at the worst possible time for both player and club.
Isak’s season has been disrupted by fitness issues since his high-profile move to Liverpool late in the summer transfer window.
The striker was notably absent from Newcastle United’s pre-season tour of Asia, officially due to a minor thigh problem, though reports later suggested he was exploring a move away from the club.
Before completing his transfer, Isak trained alone at former club Real Sociedad while negotiations continued. He eventually joined Liverpool on deadline day, arriving with high expectations but limited match sharpness.
The 25-year-old made his debut for the Reds in a Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid in September and scored his first goal for the club in a narrow win against Southampton. However, consistency proved difficult as minor injuries and fitness concerns slowed his progress.
His first Premier League goal for Liverpool came away at West Ham on November 30, 2025, before following it up with his strike against Tottenham — a goal that now feels bittersweet given the injury that followed.
Before completing his transfer, Isak trained alone at former club Real Sociedad while negotiations continued. He eventually joined Liverpool on deadline day, arriving with high expectations but limited match sharpness.
The 25-year-old made his debut for the Reds in a Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid in September and scored his first goal for the club in a narrow win against Southampton. However, consistency proved difficult as minor injuries and fitness concerns slowed his progress.
His first Premier League goal for Liverpool came away at West Ham on November 30, 2025, before following it up with his strike against Tottenham — a goal that now feels bittersweet given the injury that followed.
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