Liverpool Star Alexander Isak Faces Extended Sideline After Surgery Bombshell
Liverpool's deepest concerns were realized when it was announced that Alexander Isak needed surgical intervention for an ankle problem that involved a broken fibula.
Initial hopes quickly diminished following Isak's setback, as Liverpool started preparing for the most challenging outcome. The organization ended all uncertainty by issuing an official announcement Monday night, verifying that the Swedish striker had undergone an operation.
"Alexander Isak successfully completed surgery today for the injury he suffered on Saturday," the announcement stated. "The Liverpool forward sustained the injury during a tackle while netting the first goal against Tottenham Hotspur and was forced to leave the match.
"Following medical evaluation, a surgical procedure was performed today on an ankle problem that involved a fibula break. Isak's recovery process will now take place at the AXA Training Centre, with no specific timeline established for his comeback."
Isak scored in the Reds' 2–1 victory over Spurs during the weekend, notching just his second strike in Liverpool kit since his arrival at the club for a Premier League record transfer of £125 million ($170 million) last summer. The celebratory moment in London was quickly overshadowed by the injury, which puts Isak's participation in doubt for an extended duration.
How Long Will Alexander Isak Be Out Following Ankle Surgery?
Liverpool provided no definitive schedule for Isak's comeback, but BBC sources indicate the "forward is anticipated to remain out for a minimum of several months."
The somewhat unclear timeframe leaves room for conjecture. The most optimistic outcome for Liverpool might see their record acquisition back in action within two months, though everything will hinge on his recovery progress.
Regrettably for Slot's team, there are recent precedents suggesting Isak might be absent for an extended period. Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala also needed surgery after sustaining a fibula fracture during the Club World Cup quarterfinals against Paris Saint-Germain in early July.
Nearly six months on, Musiala has yet to feature in the 2025–26 campaign. Nevertheless, it should be noted that Musiala also experienced an ankle dislocation, which Isak seems to have escaped, providing some optimism that the Swedish player might return to competition sooner.
What remains certain is that Isak will be unavailable throughout Liverpool's demanding winter fixture list and the defending Premier League titleholders might consider entering the January transfer window to secure a replacement for their sidelined star striker.