'It is a huge blow' - Expert: Liverpool left reeling by 'terrible' Alexander Isak update

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(Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media, Imago) Mon 22 December 2025 13:00, UK Liverpool have been dealt a “massive” blow after Alexander Isak suffered a potential leg break which saw him withdrawn during their clash with Tottenham.That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that the 26-year-old will be “devastated” by the severity of the blow.Arne Slot’s side beat Tottenham 2-1 at the weekend, with Isak getting on the scoresheet as his Anfield career finally looked set to kick off before the blow.Isak could now miss up to three months, with a number of crucial games to take place in that time as they look to revive their form both in the Premier League and Champions League.However, there have also been suggestions that a spell on the sidelines for the Sweden star could benefit Liverpool, with Hugo Ekitike set for a run of games as the main striker.🚨 Alexander Isak set for period on sidelines with suspected leg break from challenge in Liverpool win at Spurs. #LFC yet to comment on severity but scans poised to confirm fears of fracture to left side; recovery time typically a few months @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/nx5WAMrgRH— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) December 21, 2025 View Tweet Liverpool dealt terrible Alexander Isak injury blowIsak joined Liverpool for £125million in the summer, a British record transfer, and while his early form has been a concern, this injury comes as a major blow. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Brown, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, has insisted the Reds must try to take positives from the bad news and look to Ekitike for the silver lining.“It’s a terrible blow for Liverpool and for Alexander Isak,” he told Football Insider.“Any injury of that description is devastating for the player, it really is a massive blow.“From the club’s point of view, they’ve paid £125million for a player, he’s taken this long to get going and now he’s going to miss months with what is a severe injury.“It is a huge blow and not something you’d wish on anybody.“I don’t know how to phrase this without it sounding disrespectful, but it solves a problem for them in as much as it gets rid of the questions around him.“Can they play him and Ekitike together?

Will one of them have to play out wide? Do they sacrifice Ekitike to get Isak in his best position?“They haven’t got that problem now, so Ekitike can focus on his game as the main man without all of those questions and doubts around it.“I feel so sorry for Isak, because all of this pressure has been brought on him after getting his move, but it’s a worry for every player in the world, picking up an injury like this.“I just hope it’s not too severe and he can come back to playing as soon as possible.”Hugo Ekitike backed to thrive despite Isak newsDespite Isak’s inconsistency and new injury concern, Eikitike is now being backed to continue his strong form as Liverpool’s leading man.The 23-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to his Anfield career despite a tricky season so far, and has scored 11 goals in 24 appearances since arriving from Frankfurt.Ekitike has been compared to Alan Shearer following his headed goal against Spurs, and in his strike partner’s absence, he must continue his strong form.Credit: ImagoWith Isak expected to miss up to three months and Mohamed Salah leaving to participate in AFCON, Slot will now be relying on the Frenchman’s form to continue.Meanwhile, alongside the positives surrounding Ekitike’s performance, Liverpool have also been handed a major boost as Florian Wirtz may finally have arrived.For more Liverpool and exclusive news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.