Worst case scenario confirmed. Liverpool have confirmed that Alexander Isak has undergone surgery for an ankle injury, which included a fractured fibula. The injury was suffered in the victory against Tottenham, in the Premier League. The Swedish striker will be sidelined for the next few months.
The serious injury occurred after a harsh challenge from Dutch defender Micky Van de Ven, at the moment when Isak scored the first goal of the match against the Spurs. He was assisted by the medical team and immediately replaced, with a serious injury being suspected, which was confirmed after an MRI.
Alexander Isak today successfully underwent surgery on the injury he sustained on Saturday.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 22, 2025
Alexander Isak, who left Newcastle for Anfield in the summer, cost Liverpool €145 million in the summer, making him the most expensive player in club history. reds.
In an official statement, Liverpool added that Isak will continue his rehabilitation at the club’s training center, giving no deadline for his return to the pitch. Even so, the English press points to the Sweden international’s recovery period for many months.
Arne Slot has a new headache, as Salah is playing for Egypt at CAN and Gakpo is returning from injury. Isak has three goals and one assist in 16 games for Liverpool. His debut to score came against Southampton, in the League Cup. The first goal in the Premier League came on November 30th, in the victory at West Ham. The third goal was unlucky, against Tottenham, which ended with the serious injury suffered.
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