""Obviously I am disagreeing [with Slot], In many ways, we're talking about a defender that'll do everything to avoid conceding a goal. It's a transition so he is sprinting back in. There's a ball slid down the side and he does everything he can to block that shot. Unfortunately, Isak has planted his foot straight there, which makes it look worse than it is.""
""That would be a natural reaction for any defender. Or, put it this way, if my defender doesn't do that, I don't think they are true defenders. I don't see that at all. I think reckless challenges, normally, you haven't seen any from Micky, as I remember it. I see him as a very fair and competitive player. That's one thing. I also know the two players have sorted it out, so that's a good sign.""
Alexander Isak underwent surgery on a broken leg sustained when Micky van de Ven blocked his shot during Liverpool's 2-1 win over Tottenham. Arne Slot labelled the challenge reckless and said it would cause a serious injury 'ten times out of ten.' Thomas Frank disagreed, describing the action as a transition sprint and a natural defensive attempt, and saying Isak planted his foot, which made the incident look worse. Frank characterised Van de Ven as fair and competitive and said the two players have sorted things out. Van de Ven received no card; Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were sent off.
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