Liverpool latest: Alexander Isak injury update as 'I really don't like this' admission made
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The match was also marked by a series of contentious incidents, including two red cards for Spurs.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk shares delight as Federico Chiesa response to Alexander Isak injury speaks volumesREAD MORE: Virgil van Dijk makes Liverpool point after Tottenham victory and details Xavi Simons talksIsak landed awkwardly after his shot put Arne Slot's team in front in the match, and hobbled off after receiving treatment on the pitch. The ECHO now examines the latest news from Anfield, with events at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium under scrutiny.Ekitike handed challengeFrench star Ekitike has been told he will need to step up in the coming weeks following the injury suffered by Isak in the Premier League triumph over Tottenham.The 23-year-old netted his 11th goal across all competitions for Liverpool with his second-half header against Thomas Frank's side.
The former Eintracht Frankfurt man appears well-positioned to lead Liverpool's attack, having found the net five times in his last three Premier League outings.Speaking on BBC's Match of the Day following the match, former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given acknowledged that losing Isak for any period would be a devastating setback for Liverpool, particularly with Mo Salah currently away on Africa Cup of Nations duty."It's a big loss if Isak has gone off injured again," Given said. Ekitike will have to stay fit as well because it's a big loss if Isak is out for a number of weeks now as well."The Reds now face a nervous wait to establish the severity of Isak's injury, with the club fearing that the Swede has suffered a 'significant' problem ahead of an MRI scan on Monday.While the duration of Isak's potential absence remains uncertain, Slot did provide a brief update after the match, acknowledging it's never a positive sign when a player cannot carry on, particularly after finding the back of the net.
He continued: "But if a player scores and then gets injured and doesn't try to come back on the pitch, that's usually not a good thing."Ex-Premier League star slams Tottenham behaviourSpurs' indiscipline has come under fire from former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart. Hart reckons Spurs' loss of composure ultimately enabled Liverpool to secure the result, despite Frank's team clawing their way back into the contest late on through Richarlison's strike.Speaking on Match of the Day, the former England shot-stopper said: "They just totally lost control, and for me this is the worst, I really don't like this." He continued: "Bentancur's absolutely cheap shot on Kerkez, he's hit him really hard there, fellow professional, no need for that."Ekitike later commented on the unsavoury incident, saying: "It was very physical today.