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Arne Slot gives update on Alexander Isak injury after Liverpool striker hobbled off

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballAlexander IsakAlexander Isak was forced to come off and had to be helped from the pitch after being clattered by Micky van de Ven while scoring Liverpool's opening goal against TottenhamArne Slot says that Liverpool will assess the extent of Alexander Isak's injury after the striker was forced off in their narrow 2-1 win over Tottenham. Isak was forced from the pitch just 10 minutes after coming on as a half-time substitute, having been clattered by Micky van de Ven.The £125million summer signing put Liverpool ahead with a powerful finish past Guglielmo Vicario after being put through on goal by Florian Wirtz's pass.



He was eventually helped from the pitch by two members of Liverpool's medical staff and replaced by Jeremie Frimpong."We'll have to wait and see," Slot told BBC Match of the Day when asked about Isak. I took Frimpong off because I did not want to be with 10 men, so that injury is fine.READ MORE: Liverpool handed Alexander Isak worry but survive late Tottenham scare - 5 talking pointsREAD MORE: Premier League Match Centre clear up why Liverpool goal vs Spurs was allowed to stand"The other two (Isak and Conor Bradley) we'll have to wait and see.

They came close a few times."It's unbelievable if you play against nine men that I would not be surprised if for the nine minutes they had the ball for eight and half. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.