'Seems to have': Ian Wright thinks he knows what injury Alexander Isak has picked up while scoring for Liverpool
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Liverpool ground out a nervy win over Tottenham on Saturday in a game marred by a serious-looking injury to Alexander Isak.Isak has had a torrid time since arriving for a British record fee on transfer deadline day, but enjoyed a better moment as he put the Reds ahead just after half-time.However, the Swede could not even celebrate only his third goal for Liverpool as he writhed in pain on the ground.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 A stretcher was called across, and although Isak ultimately was able to walk from the field with assistance from the Liverpool physios, supporters will be fearing the worst.The worry will be over Isak’s knees, and according to former Arsenal striker Ian Wright, Liverpool fans are right to be concerned.Ian Wright thinks Alexander Isak has injured his kneeLiverpool have already lost one player to a serious knee injury this season, with Giovanni Leoni out for the rest of the campaign.Another for Isak would be the worst possible news. On the back of one of his best moments for the club so far as well.Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool player ratings vs Tottenham as Alexander Isak endures bittersweet evening in North LondonSpeaking to premierleague.com after the Reds’ 2-1 win over Spurs, Wright claimed that it did indeed look like a knee issue for Isak.“It was good play from Liverpool and then a very clinical finish,” praised the former England international.“You expect him to take the chance and it is unfortunate what has happened to him, he seems to have hurt his knee.” Phew!
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Liverpool fans await news from Arne SlotThe extent of Isak’s injury may not be known in the immediate aftermath of the match, but Liverpool fans will be hoping that Arne Slot can provide a positive update.It may have been good news that Isak was able to hobble off, and the best case scenario is that the 26-year-old simply took a heavy bang from Micky van de Ven’s challenge.Liverpool do not play for another week, and while it seems likely that Isak will miss the clash with Wolves, sometimes these things look much worse than they actually are.If it is a knee injury, though, it will compound what has been a miserable few months for Isak. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox