Arne Slot confirms Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is out for “months” after undergoing surgery | OneFootball

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is confident that Alexander Isak will play again this season despite suffering a long-term injury.

The Liverpool striker recently went under the knife to correct a fractured fibula following a “reckless challenge” from Micky van de Ven in the 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Slot admitted that the injury is a major setback for Liverpool, but gave the fans something to cheer for after stressing that Isak’s campaign is not over.

The British record striker will be sidelined for “a couple of months”, but Slot is optimistic about his chances of returning to the fold before the end of the season.

When asked for a timeframe for Isak’s return to action during his pre-match press conference, Slot said: “No, it’s going to be a long injury. For a couple of months.

“That’s a big, big, big disappointment for him and as a result of that of course also for us.”

The injury adds to a difficult first year at Anfield for Isak, who arrived from Newcastle United for a club-record £125 million following a long, drawn-out transfer saga.

His debut season has been disrupted by fitness problems and inconsistency, making this latest blow particularly frustrating for both player and club.

Isak had only started finding his feet at Liverpool. He opened his Premier League account in the 2-0 win against West Ham United and also broke the deadlock just 10 minutes after coming on against Spurs.

However, he only lasted four more minutes until he was forced off with an injury.

Isak’s injury comes at a time when Liverpool are lacking bodies at the top end of the pitch with talisman Mohamed Salah representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Cody Gakpo is also struggling with a knock, although there’s a decent chance that his recovery could be fast-tracked ahead of this weekend’s clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Slot also played down suggestions that Isak’s injury could force Liverpool into action during the January transfer window, while bringing Harvey Elliott back from his loan at Aston Villa has also been mooted.