Alexander Isak's injury comments tell Liverpool exactly what he needs from club

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The 26-year-old was injured as he netted the match's first goal, landing awkwardly following a late sliding tackle from Spurs defender Micky van de Ven.The challenge left the Swedish international clutching his leg in agony and unable to join in the celebrations with his team-mates. He received treatment from medical staff before limping off the pitch, replaced by Jeremie Frimpong who himself was later substituted after being struck in the face by Richarlison.Reports indicate that an MRI scan will confirm Liverpool's worst fears that their £125m summer addition has broken his leg.

But it's never a nice thing that after the goal he collided with their defender. Hopefully he's fine, but we have to wait and see."READ MORE: Alexander Isak's Liverpool luck only changed for a second as £125m man suffers cruel setbackREAD MORE: Latest Liverpool injury news as Alexander Isak updates emerge and 'fear' explainedThis injury is a devastating setback for Liverpool, leaving them with only Hugo Ekitike as a fit, recognised striker with Cody Gakpo sidelined until the New Year and Mohamed Salah away on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.Isak has had a challenging start to his career at Anfield with just three goals in 16 appearances across all competitions but seemed to be hitting his stride after firing a composed finish past Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario.The British transfer fee record-holder will draw upon lessons learnt on Tyneside, where a series of injuries also threatened his start to life at a new club.Following his move to Newcastle from La Liga side Real Sociedad, Isak managed only three outings before sustaining a thigh problem whilst representing his country.

The striker went on to net 54 Premier League goals for the Magpies across just three campaigns, though he later revealed Newcastle's measured approach to his setback proved vital in enabling his successful comeback.Speaking to Swedish publication Fotbollskanalen, Isak explained: "I got a thigh injury. It helped a bit, but it's clear it wasn't easy."The Sweden international sat out four fixtures at the tail end of October and beginning of November with a groin problem and may now face up to six months on the sidelines if scans reveal he has fractured his leg.The responsibility now falls to his team-mates to maintain their positive momentum and reduce the intense scrutiny Isak was already facing due to his hefty price tag.