Alexander Isak will miss extended time after a cruel setback vs. Spurs

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Isak's challenging start to his Liverpool career has been clear to see, especially given the great form of strike partner Hugo Ekitike. A fraction of a second after the ball left Isak's foot, Micky van de Ven brought him down with both legs.

It's not difficult to spot the moment Isak's foot twists under van de Ven's knee. Van de Ven's was a bad one that seemed to be ignored because Tottenham were picking the ball out of the net.It's a devastating blow for not just Isak, who clearly could've used the confidence boost, but the team as a whole.

The Wirtz-to-Isak connection that Liverpool fans theorized could be so deadly finally came to life before our eyes — Isak's movement was excellent and the weight of Wirtz's pass was perfect. How will Liverpool's front line look in Isak's absence?