Isak faces two months out with injury after ‘reckless’ tackle: Slot

Alexander Isak’s leg fracture against Tottenham will cause him to miss two months, according to Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who has accused Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven of making a “reckless challenge.”

In the act of scoring the opening goal in Saturday’s 2-1 victory, the Sweden striker was knocked off the pitch after being injured in a tackle from the defender.

An ankle injury that included a fibula fracture was identified as the forward’s subject in a statement released on Monday.

According to Slot, “It’s going to be a long injury, for a couple of months,” and that’s a significant, significant, and disappointing disappointment for him. And as a result, of course, for us as well.

Van de Ven’s tackle was described as “reckless,” according to Slot.

I believe I said a lot about Xavi Simons’ tackle [sent off earlier for Spurs], which was completely unintentional, and I don’t believe you will ever get an injury from a tackle like that.

If you make that tackle ten times, I believe there is a good chance that a player will sustain a serious injury. “

Isak’s challenging year is still on us.

Isak’s injury is his most recent setback since signing from Newcastle for a record-breaking 125 million pounds ($168 million) in September.

He arrived at Liverpool well ahead of his teammates in terms of fitness after a disagreement with Newcastle, which meant he did not have a proper preseason schedule.

A groin injury then cut off his season.

Since wrapping up his lengthy move to Anfield, the 26-year-old has only managed three goals in 16 games.

With Mohamed Salah attending the Africa Cup of Nations and Cody Gakpo unable to recover from a muscle injury until the first half of the new year, Isak’s absence will be a significant blow for Reds manager Slot.

Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa, who has five goals in his last four games, are Slot’s only senior forwards.

Liverpool increased their unbeaten league run to five games, extending its title defense to five after a shocking run of results.

With Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo linked with a move to Anfield, Isak’s injury raises the possibility that Liverpool will start to improve their attack in the January transfer window.

It may alter Salah’s relationship with Slot, who had previously been linked to moving to Saudi Arabia after claiming he had been kicked out of the club and no longer had a relationship with Slot.

Salah was left out of the squad for a Champions League game against Inter Milan following his rant, which came after he was benched three times in a row.

Before departing for international duty, he returned to the field as a substitute for Brighton.