“Not a decision taken lightly”: Injury expert hints Liverpool star might need surgery in concerning update | OneFootball

Nothing seems to be going right for Liverpool this season as one injury expert has now shared a concerning news regarding Alexander Isak.

Liverpool signed Isak in a controversial move this summer. After weeks of public discontent at Newcastle United and a dramatic deadline day switch for a British-record £125m.

However, the Swedish star has yet to consistently deliver the world-class performances expected of him, largely due to persistent fitness issues.

Concerns about Isak’s fitness intensified after he was substituted at half-time during the Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt due to a groin problem.

He was then ruled out of the Brentford game with a groin injury and remains sidelined.

Alexander Isak could need a surgery in the future

Injury analyst Ben Dinnery has offered a stark assessment, suggesting the club may need to consider a procedure to ensure his long-term health.

Speaking to Escapist Magazine via ECHO, Dinnery stated: “Is there maybe a need to go under the knife? There will be a point where they look at that and discuss.

“Surgical intervention is primarily taken for two reasons. One is to minimise or mitigate the risk of re-injury so you’re hoping to stop that. Secondly, is to free the player up so they’re returning to those pre-injury levels.

“Now, of course, there is never a 100% success rate guarantee with these surgeries so that’s why it’s not a decision that is taken lightly. The Isak situation, we know that it’s very minor, more of a niggle, but he is being managed.

“You’ve got the form of Ekitike and Isak’s coming off the back of a heavily disrupted pre-season programme. That forms a cornerstone for any player for their upcoming campaign. The more sessions and games that you miss during that block, the higher risk you are of picking up an injury.

“Again, it comes as no surprise that Isak’s going to pick up one or two niggles during these early two months for Liverpool.”

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 19: Alexander Isak of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Emile Heskey backs Alexander Isak to come good for Liverpool

Despite the poor start at Liverpool, Isak has received a crucial vote of confidence from a former Reds striker. Emile Heskey has thrown his support behind the 26-year-old, backing the British record signing to eventually come good for the club.

Heskey stated that it is crucial for the player to remain positive and mentally strong and block all the external noises.

Heskey said on TEAMtalk: “I think he will come good. I just think he needs to keep holding his head high, because one thing he can’t do is let it get to you and put your head down.

“We’ve seen it with Darwin Nunez, who, before he came [to Liverpool] was an aggressive player, doing really well, scoring goals. Then he got the energy got sucked away from him. That’s not because of the fans or anything, that’s just your own mental strength that you need to you need to work on.

“Isak needs to work on that. He needs to continue to play well, continue to be aggressive, continue to work hard. He’ll get over this little blip, and he’ll find his feet within that system or the way that Liverpool are playing.”