Arne Slot sends Alexander Isak message after Liverpool injury setback - 'Everyone knew'

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Arne Slot has addressed the issue now facing Alexander Isak after the Liverpool striker suffered a major injury setbackArne Slot believes the prospect of walking out again at a packed Anfield should be motivation enough for Alexander Isak as the Liverpool striker begins his road to recovery. Isak had surgery on Monday on an ankle injury that included a fractured fibula sustained when challenged by Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky Van de Ven while scoring the opener in the Reds' 2-1 away Premier League win on Saturday.The Sweden international is expected to sidelined for a couple of months, the latest setback of a difficult season since his controversial £125million British transfer record move from Newcastle United in September.The goal - which came 11 minutes after being introduced from the bench at half-time - was only Isak's second in the Premier League and third in 16 games in all competitions for Liverpool having struggled for fitness after missing pre-season with Newcastle and then suffering a groin problem less than two months into his Anfield career.READ MORE: Thomas Frank hits back at Liverpool boss Arne Slot and shares Alexander Isak and Micky van de Ven talksREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher defends Micky van de Ven for Alexander Isak challenge as Liverpool boss hits outThe 26-year-old is unlikely to feature before March and could be in danger of missing a potential round of 16 Champions League tie for the Reds along with a key period of the domestic campaign.But when asked if Isak now faces a mental challenge during his rehabilitation, Slot is convinced the Sweden international will have no issues ensuring he is ready to take part in the closing months of the season."If the thing you can look forward is playing at Anfield, in a full stadium, do you then need to get a lot of (extra) energy?" he said."If all you have to do is work really hard for a few months to get back, into this team again?

I think, for everyone, that is something to look forward to."He knew, we knew, everyone knew the start he had was completely expected and completely normal."He was already on his way. Hopefully he will be important for us."Isak sent a message to supporters last night on social media.

Thank you all reds and everyone else for the kind messages, it does not go unnoticed [red heart emoji] #YNWA."For the latest Liverpool FC news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @‌LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on FaceookLiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool by clicking here.