Alexander Isak injury update: Liverpool fear long-term layoff, rule out ACL

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Liverpool have ruled out an ACL injury for Alexander Isak but fears are mounting at the club that the £125 million striker will be out long term with damage to his lower leg. The Alexander Isak injury: A quick look • ACL ruled out: Liverpool have ruled out a season-ending ACL tear, but The Athletic reports that a serious lower leg injury is now feared. • Long-term layoff: The mood around Isak’s injury is low amid concerns he could be sidelined for months. • Striker shortage: With Isak sidelined, Hugo Ekitike remains the club’s only fit senior No.

But as per widespread sources including The Athletic‘s David Ornstein, Liverpool harbour growing concerns that Isak will be out for the long term. Isak’s injury could be expected to rule him out for a number of months, rather than weeks, after initial hopes within the squad that he could avoid a serious issue.

By ruling out an ACL injury, Liverpool have ensured Isak should play again this season. Who is Liverpool’s main target if Isak is out long-term?