Alexander Isak injury latest as expert explains potential blow for Liverpool star

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Isak is set to miss the game against Aston Villa on Saturday (Picture: AFP via Getty Images) Alexander Isak is set to miss Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday with a groin issue likely to rule him out of a third game in a row. Isak was taken off at half-time in Liverpool’s 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League last Wednesday – Liverpool’s only victory in their last seven games.

Liverpool have not disclosed any further details on Isak’s current issue with no indication he is facing a spell out beyond this weekend. Isak has one goal in eight appearances for his new side (Picture: Getty Images) But if the issue currently sidelining the striker is a recurrence of an older problem, Isak could be facing a significantly longer period out of the team.

Isak missed games against Brentford and Palace (Picture: EFA via Getty Images) ‘Research has shown it would likely be double the amount of time lost (if it is a recurrence), or close to double the amount of time lost. ‘Liverpool will have extreme clarity over whether it is a recurrence of the same injury or not. A follow up piece of research showcased the length of time you miss for a recurring injury would be double. ‘Liverpool will absolutely have clarity over it and obviously that will have an impact on how they manage and treat that injury.