Alexander Isak is not in the Liverpool’s squad today for clash against Wolves. The Swedish international has sustained knee injury in 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League last weekend. Isak scored the opening goal against Spurs after stepping off the bench at half-time, but was unable to continue following an injury.
After the match, former Newcastle striker took social media to inform his fans about the injury and expected return anytime soon. He wrote,
Gutted to be out for a while. Time to recover and support from the sideline. I will work hard to be back as soon as I possibly can. Thank you all Reds and everyone else for the kind messages, it does not go unnoticed.
Arne Slot On Alexander Isak Injury Update
During press conference before their match against Wolves, Liverpool Boss Arne Slot mentioned about Alexander Isak injury update and his expected return to the the Anfield.
It is going to be a long injury, a couple of months, That is a big, big disappointment for him and, as a result, also for us.
Isak sustained the injury when the Spurs defender Van de Ven attempted to prevent him from scoring the opener in Liverpool’s 2-1 win in north London. After the incident, Van de Ven has spoken to the Sky Sports, saying he was simply trying to block the shot and had no intention of injuring Liverpool’s premier signing of this year.
I did not want to injure him or do something to hurt him,” th “I just wanted to try to block the shot. It was a bit unlucky how his foot landed between my legs.
Liverpool’s £125m signing has been featured in 10 Premier League games where the Swedish winger has scored 2 goals and 1 assist. In the Reds No. 9 Isak absence, Liverpool manager confirmed that, Italian midfielder Federico Chiesa would start in Liverpool vs Wolves tonight.
Liverpool Starting XI vs Wolves Today
Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Chiesa, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Ekitike
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