"Isak was injured in the process of scoring Liverpool's opening goal against Spurs on Saturday, with defender Micky van de Ven sliding in with a heavy challenge inside the penalty area. The Sweden international successfully underwent surgery on a broken ankle and fibula on Monday and the club have not placed a definitive timeline on his return, though there is an expectation he could play again this season."
"It's a time for the players we do have available to do what they've done so many times and roll their sleeves up. And not only our players but our fans as well to help us in the best possible way to get the results we want in the upcoming two games. Therefore, the players that are available need to give everything we have, as do the fans as they usually do. That is what my focus is on."
Alexander Isak suffered a broken ankle and fibula after a heavy challenge while scoring in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Tottenham. He successfully underwent surgery and the club has not set a definitive return date, though there is expectation he could play again this season. Arne Slot expects the striker to be sidelined for a couple of months and called the injury a major disappointment for the player and the squad. Isak's absence compounds Liverpool's attacking shortages alongside Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah, who is at the Africa Cup of Nations. Slot is focused on the next two home matches and urged available players and fans to deliver results. Defender Conor Bradley also left the Tottenham game with an injury.
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