"The manner in which the Swede sustained the injury was heartbreaking. Isak's challenging start to his Liverpool career has been clear to see, especially given the great form of strike partner Hugo Ekitike. Prior to Saturday's matchup in North London, the Reds' number nine had found the net just twice for his new club. That changed with Christian Romero's needless 56th-minute giveaway. After pouncing on the loose ball and combining with Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, Isak found himself 1v1 with Vicario and lifted his finish clinically to open the scoring."
"A fraction of a second after the ball left Isak's foot, Micky van de Ven brought him down with both legs. While he had every right to attempt to block the shot, the Dutchman's challenge was reckless - deserving of at least a yellow, which the ref never brandished. It's not difficult to spot the moment Isak's foot twists under van de Ven's knee."
Alexander Isak suffered an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture and underwent successful surgery; rehab will begin with no timeframe yet placed on his return. Isak scored to open the game after Christian Romero's 56th-minute giveaway, combining with Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz and finishing 1v1 with Vicario. Immediately after the shot, Micky van de Ven challenged with both legs, twisting Isak's foot under his knee. The challenge went unpunished by the referee, with no card shown and no penalty awarded. The injury could keep Isak sidelined for months, interrupting his early Liverpool season.
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