Liverpool given chance to bring back cult hero for free after Alexander Isak injury
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Alexander Isak is set to be sidelined for at least two months after suffering a serious leg injury, but a former Liverpool striker is now available on a free transferAlexander Isak's injury could force Liverpool to enter the transfer market(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool could turn to a former cult hero during the January transfer window, with concerns over forward options following Alexander Isak's significant injury.Isak hobbled off moments after scoring in a 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday, and is set to miss at least two months through injury. However, former star Divock Origi has terminated his contract with AC Milan and will be a free agent in January.READ MORE: Hugo Ekitike shows true colors with Alexander Isak message after Liverpool injury nightmareREAD MORE: Thomas Frank fires back at Arne Slot over comments on Micky van de Ven and Alexander Isak injuryOrigi signed a four-year contract with Milan in 2022, after ending a seven-season stint at Liverpool.
Liverpool then signed Origi, and he scored 12 goals in his first 50 appearances in the Premier League.Divock Origi will forever be loved by Liverpool fans for his decisive goals(Image: VI Images via Getty Images)While Origi never reached his full potential at Liverpool, he will forever be remembered for his influence between 2018 and 2020. His contribution helped Liverpool end its 30-year wait for a domestic league title.Liverpool spent $260 million on strikers this summer, as Isak broke the Premier League transfer record after the club had already signed Hugo Ekitike.
However, Isak is set to miss several months after a physical challenge by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven.Micky van de Ven's tackle on Alexander Isak left the Liverpool striker with a broken leg(Image: Getty Images)Van de Ven made a desperate attempt to block Isak's close-range shot on Saturday, but the Sweden international still managed to find the back of the net. However, his leg buckled following the late challenge."It's going to be a long injury, for a couple of months," said Liverpool head coach Arne Slot.