Alexander Isak's Road to Recovery: When Will the Liverpool Star Make His Comeback?

Liverpool secured their third consecutive victory across all competitions with a 2–1 triumph against Tottenham Hotspur in north London, thanks to strikes from attacking pair Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.

Although Isak's opening goal—only his second Premier League strike since his £125 million ($170 million) transfer from Newcastle United during the summer—provided encouragement for both fans and head coach Arne Slot, the celebration was short-lived.

While finding the net to break the deadlock, the Swedish forward sustained an injury after a tackle from Micky van de Ven, needing extended medical attention on the field before ultimately being substituted, with Jeremie Frimpong coming on as his replacement.

With the Reds finally establishing momentum following a challenging campaign start and Isak starting to demonstrate his quality, reports of a possible injury represent a significant setback for Slot and Liverpool supporters.

Below is the most recent information regarding the Liverpool striker's fitness status.

What Injury Does Isak Have?

Although Liverpool has not yet disclosed specific details about Isak's injury, it's evident the Sweden international has damaged his leg.

Initial concerns centered around a potential anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury—a severe and typically lengthy setback—however reports indicate the Swedish player's situation might be less grave. Medical examinations are being conducted to assess the extent of his injury.

In his post-match comments, Slot refrained from providing specifics but acknowledged the concerning nature of the situation.

"I have no updates on his condition, but when a player finds the net, then gets hurt and doesn't attempt to return to the field—unlike Conor Bradley, for instance, who tried but I had to substitute him because he couldn't continue—when a player doesn't even make an effort to come back, that's typically not encouraging," he explained. "However, I can't elaborate beyond that observation, it's merely intuition. No medical information to share."

Slot continued: "I haven't discussed it with him yet. The positive aspect is that he scored—an excellent goal, set up by Florian Wirtz."

When Will Isak Return From Injury?

The duration of Isak's absence hinges completely on how severe his injury proves to be.

In an optimistic scenario—like a mild ankle strain—he might be unavailable for approximately 2–6 weeks. A more substantial high ankle sprain would probably result in an extended absence of around 8–10 weeks.

In the most concerning outcome, should Isak have sustained ACL damage, the ex-Newcastle forward could face up to nine months on the sidelines.

Currently, this remains speculation, as Liverpool has not provided an official statement. Regardless, it seems the Reds will be missing their record acquisition for a considerable time.