Micky van de Ven reveals Alexander Isak texts after injuring Liverpool striker
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlexander IsakLiverpool striker Alexander Isak has been left facing months on the sidelines following the tackle from Micky van de Ven last weekend, with the Dutchman apologizingAlexander Isak picked up a serious injury from Micky van de Ven's challenge(Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)Micky van de Ven says he has messaged Alexander Isak to apologize following the tackle that resulted in the Liverpool striker suffering a broken leg last weekend.Isak underwent surgery on Monday to mend an ankle injury, which included a fractured left fibula, after being on the receiving end of a late, heavy challenge from Tottenham defender Van de Ven while scoring the opening goal in Liverpool's 2-1 Premier League victory in London on Saturday.Liverpool head coach Arne Slot's assertion that the tackle was "reckless" was dismissed by Tottenham counterpart Thomas Frank on Tuesday, but leaves Isak facing months on the sidelines.READ MORE: Former Liverpool coach says he's open to Anfield return - 'Welcome to call me'READ MORE: Arne Slot can give Mohamed Salah exactly what he wants now as Liverpool gets timely reminderVan de Ven has now detailed the conversation he had with Isak after the severity of the injury became apparent, insisting he had no intention of causing harm to the Swedish international."Yeah, I've texted him, of course," Van de Ven told Sky Sports. "I sent him a text because I didn't want to injure him."I didn't want to do something to hurt him, of course.
And I think it was a bit unlucky how his foot landed between my legs.Alexander Isak fractured his leg in the win over Tottenham(Image: Getty Images)"So yeah, I sent him a text afterwards, and I wanted to wish him all the best for his recovery. That's what I said to him.
He is very fair and I know the two players have sorted it out, so that's a good sign."Liverpool.com says: While Van de Ven didn't intend to hurt Isak, it was a red card challenge. Just because the shot was taken at that point, doesn't mean he didn't endanger his opponent.