Liverpool have confirmed that striker Alexander Isak has sustained a significant ankle injury that included a fractured fibula and has undergone successful surgery. The Sweden international was injured during Liverpool’s 2‑1 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur, where he had opened the scoring before being forced off due to the challenge that caused the damage.
In an official club statement, Liverpool revealed that Isak required an operation on the injury he suffered on Saturday. “After diagnosis, an operation was completed today on an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture,” the statement said. The club confirmed that Isak’s rehabilitation will continue at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre, but no specific timeframe has yet been placed on his return to action.
The 26‑year‑old’s injury adds to Liverpool’s attacking concerns, with Mohamed Salah currently away on Africa Cup of Nations duty and other forward options already limited due to fitness issues. Although the club has not given an expected recovery timeline, reports suggest that such injuries typically require several months of rehabilitation, meaning Isak is likely to be absent for an extended period.
Isak’s move to Liverpool in September for a British record fee has been disrupted by injuries and fitness challenges, and this latest setback represents a major blow to both the player and the club’s plans for the season. As Liverpool navigate the festive fixture schedule and plan ahead for January, they will have to cope without one of their key attacking talents while his recovery progresses
