Liverpool have confirmed that club-record signing Alexander Isak has undergone successful surgery following a leg injury sustained during the Premier League champions’ win over Tottenham Hotspur.
The Swedish forward was forced off in Saturday night’s 2–1 victory after fracturing his fibula moments after opening the scoring. Isak was injured in a challenge from Spurs defender Micky van de Ven as he struck the ball into the net and was unable to continue despite receiving on-field treatment.
In a statement issued on Monday, Liverpool said the 26-year-old had undergone an operation after medical assessments confirmed an ankle injury involving a fibula fracture. The club added that no timetable has been set for his return.
“Alexander Isak today successfully underwent surgery on the injury he sustained on Saturday,” the statement read. “The Liverpool striker was injured in the process of scoring the opening goal against Tottenham Hotspur and had to be substituted. Following diagnosis, an operation was completed today. His rehabilitation will now continue at the AXA Training Centre, with no timeframe yet placed on his return.”
The setback is a significant blow for Isak, who has endured a stop-start beginning to life at Anfield due to fitness concerns. He joined Liverpool in the summer in a blockbuster move from Newcastle United, reported to be worth around £130 million.
