"It's a huge blow because I think Liverpool were actually one attacker short anyway. It's just really bad luck for Isak. It's probably one of the first glimpses we've seen of his real quality in a Liverpool shirt. There's a lot been made about a lot of the challenges in the game from Tottenham players, and a lot of them weren't clever."
"There's a lot been made about a lot of the challenges in the game from Tottenham players, and a lot of them weren't clever. I've put myself in Van de Ven's position, and that's a challenge I'd probably make. He's trying to block it, it's just the follow-through. I don't know where else anyone thinks his foot's going to go. He has to make that challenge. You can't let the striker just get a shot away there in that situation."
Alexander Isak has struggled to make an impact at Liverpool since a British-record transfer from Newcastle United, scoring three goals in 16 appearances across all competitions. The Sweden international scored as a half-time substitute in a 2-1 victory over Tottenham but sustained an injury during the goal after a heavy challenge by Micky van de Ven. The extent of the injury is unconfirmed, with reports suggesting Liverpool fear a serious problem. The injury represents a significant setback because Liverpool were already short of attacking options. The challenge was defended as an attempt to block the shot despite an unfortunate follow-through.
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