Alexander Isak underwent surgery on the injury he sustained against Tottenham on Saturday.
This was officially confirmed by Liverpool, who released a statement saying the operation was a success.
The club also announced that Alexander Isak will not undergo rehabilitation following a diagnosis of a fractured fibula, and a timetable for his return has not yet been determined.
The official statement reads as follows (from Liverpool’s official website):
“The Liverpool striker was injured in an attack on the way to scoring the opening goal against Tottenham Hotspur and had to be substituted.
As a result of the diagnosis, surgery for the ankle injury, which included a fractured fibula, was completed today.
Isaac’s rehabilitation will continue at the AXA Training Center, but a return date has not yet been determined. ”
The club has not announced a timetable for his return, but Isak is expected to return by the end of May or early April if his rehabilitation goes well.
Recovery from a fibula fracture typically takes approximately 10 to 12 weeks.
Will Liverpool sign a new attacker in January after Isaac’s injury?
Liverpool spent a lot of money on their attack in the summer transfer window, with the centerpiece signing Isak from Newcastle United in a deal worth almost £125m, the most expensive player in English history.
They also spent big on signing Florian Wirtz and paid a similar amount to sign the Germany international from Bayer Leverkusen, while Hugo Ekitike was signed from Eintracht Frankfurt for £69 million.
Despite being the cheapest of the three, Ekitike is arguably the most influential by far.
However, the Reds also dealt with the departure of several high-profile players, including selling Luis Diaz and Darwin Nuñez, leaving Arne Slott with fewer advanced attacking options.
Despite spending heavily this summer, Liverpool are already linked with another forward signing ahead of the January transfer window, with Antoine Semenyo emerging as a likely target.
With Kodi Gakpo also sidelined and Isak facing a long-term absence, Liverpool need more attacking depth and that interest could accelerate.
However, they face stiff competition, with Manchester City currently seen as the frontrunners in the race to sign Semenyo.
