Arne Slot calls out Tottenham star over Alexander Isak tackle despite referee verdict

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool head coach has delivered his verdict on the tackle from Micky van de Ven that injured Alexander IsakArne Slot has described the tackle from Micky van de Ven on Alexander Isak as "reckless" with the Liverpool striker set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Isak underwent surgery after having an MRI scan on Sunday to determine the severity of the injury.Isak was initially named on the bench for Liverpool's clash with Spurs on Saturday but was brought into the game at half-time and opened the scoring 11 minutes after being on the pitch.However, Van de Ven's tackle to try and stop Isak from scoring led to the Liverpool striker needing assistance to leave the pitch as he was substituted with an injury.It has since been confirmed that Isak suffered an ankle injury with a fibula fracture and has undergone surgery in the last few days.Slot was asked about the injury to Isak during his latest press conference, with the Liverpool head coach giving his verdict on the tackle from Van de Ven."It was for me a reckless challenge.

Xavi Simons [tackle on Virgil van Dijk] was completely unintentional," Slot said. "I don't think you will ever get an injury out of a tackle like that."The tackle of Van de Ven, if you make that tackle 10 times then 10 times there's a serious chance a player could get a serious injury."There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.