"Alexander Isak scored and picked up an injury during a dramatic 14-minute cameo as Liverpool beat nine-man Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 to climb up to fifth place in the Premier League. The £125 million summer signing from Newcastle was introduced at halftime after a goalless opening 45 minutes in which Spurs midfielder Xavi Simons was sent off on VAR review for a late tackle on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk."
"It was a moment that encapsulated Alexander Isak's stuttering Liverpool career. After putting the visitors ahead with the kind of composed finish that was par for the course during his time at Newcastle United, the Sweden international was immediately substituted after a heavy collision with Spurs defender Micky van de Ven in which he appeared to injure his knee. It was a cruel end to an evening that could have ignited what has so far been a troubling campaign for the 26-year-old. His strike a"
Liverpool defeated nine-man Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 and moved up to fifth in the Premier League. Alexander Isak was introduced at halftime and scored in the 56th minute, finishing past Guglielmo Vicario. Isak suffered a heavy collision with Micky van de Ven and required assistance to leave the field with an apparent knee injury. Hugo Ekitike headed in a deflected Jeremie Frimpong cross to make it 2-0 in the 66th minute. Richarlison reduced the deficit seven minutes from full time. Spurs finished with nine men after two red cards.
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