Overview
- Internal reports cited by CaughtOffside say Isak’s operation went as planned with minimal swelling and an encouraging immediate response.
- Isak sustained a fractured fibula with ankle involvement against Tottenham and has already undergone surgery.
- Arne Slot has suggested a layoff of a couple of months, though other reporting indicates the absence could extend to several months with no firm date set.
- Injury analyst Ben Dinnery warned that ankle-related fractures often have non-linear recoveries and surgery can complicate typical timelines.
- Liverpool intend to prioritize long-term fitness in his rehabilitation and could assess short-term attacking cover in the transfer window.