Arne Slot don confirm say Liverpool striker Alexander Isak come out for halftime against Eintracht Frankfurt because of one groin injury on Wednesday night.
After four straight defeats, the Reds finally bounce back with 5-1 win for their Champions League clash for Germany — but the sweet victory still come with small wahala.
The Dutch coach go dey pray say the injury no serious, especially as Liverpool already dey four points behind Arsenal for Premier League title chase.
If the injury hold am for long, e go really affect the team performance. Reports don talk say Isak go likely miss the upcoming match against Brentford on Saturday.
When Alexander Isak Go Fit Come Back for Liverpool?
If the thing no too bad, and na just Grade One groin injury, then Isak fit rest only one to two weeks. That one mean say he go miss the Brentford match and maybe the Crystal Palace game for Anfield on Wednesday — but fit return by November 1 when Liverpool go face Aston Villa.
But if e turn out say na Grade Two injury, then e go sideline am for about three to six weeks, which fit push him comeback till sometime for December. The worst case na if e be Grade Three — that one fit hold am for two months or more, especially if surgery enter the matter.
Alexander Isak Injury History — Liverpool Fit Don Gamble Too Much?
No lie, Isak be baller last season — e score 23 goals in 34 Premier League games for Newcastle United. But one thing wey Liverpool fans don begin notice be say this guy dey always get injury wahala. For the past few seasons, the 26-year-old don battle knee, hamstring, thigh, and groin injuries — even one broken toe join.
Last season na the first time since e enter Premier League wey e manage start up to 28 league matches. Now wey Liverpool don sign am for a massive £125 million, the question be — this transfer fit turn mistake if the injuries continue?
Arne Slot Next Move — Who Go Replace Isak?
If Isak go miss time, Arne Slot still get small relief — because Hugo Ekitike dey hot right now. The French striker score him sixth goal of the season against Frankfurt, and the confidence dey rise. If him form continue like this, Liverpool fit still manage well without Isak for now.
Final Word
Alexander Isak fit be star player when e dey fit, but if injuries continue hold am back, Liverpool go begin rethink that Premier League record signing. For now, the fans just dey hope say this latest groin issue no go turn long-term problem.
