'Liverpool won't struggle without Alexander Isak - but I want one player to step up now'

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool will have to do without the services of Alexander Isak for some time now after he broke his leg against Tottenham, with one player being told he needs to step up in his absenceAlexander Isak is set for a long lay-off after breaking his leg in Liverpool's win over Tottenham(Image: Getty Images)Chris Sutton has told Florian Wirtz he needs to step up for Liverpool while Alexander Isak is out injured.The Reds are set to be without Isak for the foreseeable future after he broke his leg during Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenham at the weekend. The striker was clattered into by Micky van de Ven as he scored the opener, and is now set for long lay-off.The club confirmed on Monday that he had undergone surgery after suffering a fractured fibula and ankle injury, although Arne Slot has raised hopes that Isak will be able to return before the end of the season.READ MORE: Liverpool given chance to bring back cult hero for free after Alexander Isak injuryREAD MORE: Former Liverpool coach says he's open to Anfield return - 'Welcome to call me'Nevertheless, his absence comes as a big blow at a time when Liverpool’s options in attack are running low.

The German international grabbed just his first Premier League assist in setting up Isak on Saturday, but is still without a goal to his name.Florian Wirtz recorded his first league assist for Liverpool against Tottenham(Image: Getty)“Poor old Alexander Isak,” Sutton said while making his predictions for BBC Sport. “His form has been awful all season following his move from Newcastle, and now he is out for a couple of months.“I don't think Liverpool are going to struggle with Hugo Ekitike leading the line, however.

Yes, they are also missing Mohamed Salah while he is with Egypt at Afcon, but Ekitike is having a phenomenal season.“Dominik Szoboszlai is out for Liverpool too, after picking up his fifth booking of the season against Spurs.“Maybe it is time for Florian Wirtz to really come to the fore for Arne Slot's side.”Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.Wirtz has been showing signs of growing into his new surroundings recently following what was a tough introduction to life at Liverpool.Reflecting on his first goal contribution in the Premier League, having been cruelly denied a goal against Sunderland earlier this month, Wirtz said: "I think I had a few good situations.