'Back soon': Florian Wirtz offers hopeful injury update on Alexander Isak and two more stricken Liverpool stars
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Liverpool’s injuries continued to pile up during an eventful 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening.The Reds have lost a number of players during the course of the season and saw that list grow again in North London.The headline issue is one concerning Alexander Isak, who was scythed down by Micky van de Ven while scoring Liverpool‘s opening goal of the game.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Having only been on the pitch for 15 minutes, it was a cruel blow to see the Swede forced off with what could be a serious injury.Ian Wright believes Isak has picked up a knee problem, but while Liverpool wait to hear the severity of the issue, Florian Wirtz has delivered a positive update on the likes of Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong, who were also substituted off.Florian Wirtz hopeful of quick Alexander Isak returnIsak’s goal against Tottenham should have been a watershed moment for Liverpool. It finally saw the Reds two £100m+ signings link up for the first time.Wirtz claimed a first Premier League assist with a lovely reverse ball, while Isak buried only his second league goal.Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool player ratings vs Tottenham as Alexander Isak endures bittersweet evening in North LondonAlthough the Isak injury put a real dampener on things, Wirtz told LFCTV after the match that the mood on the injuries inside the dressing room was not too downhearted.“With Alex it’s a bit unlucky, I hope it’s not too bad but we have to wait for that,” he said.
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Joe Prior/Visionhaus 👇 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Arne Slot confirms Conor Bradley issueAside from Isak, Bradley’s problem appears to be the biggest concern for Liverpool.Frimpong also had to be taken off having come on as a substitute, but Slot confirmed in his post-match press conference that the Dutchman was fine.“No problem with him, but with Alex and with Conor we have to wait,” said the Liverpool head coach.“You could see our bench today as well, but this is not for the first time in the last few weeks and we are picking up points and that’s the main thing.