Liverpool have eliminated the possibility of Alexander Isak having suffered cruciate ligament damage – but still fear their record signing is set for a significant layoff.
Isak was injured after scoring the opening goal in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat of Tottenham, the impact of a heavy challenge from Mickey van der Ven leaving the Sweden international writhing in agony.
Though Isak was able to hobble off the pitch, with the assistance of Liverpool’s lead physio Chris Morgan and club doctor, Jonathon Power, there was immediate recognition it was not going to be a minor issue.