JAKARTA - Arne Slot said he expects striker Alexander Isak to be out for several months after breaking his leg in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Isak was injured while scoring Liverpool's opening goal against Spurs, after defender Micky van de Ven made a hard tackle inside the penalty area.
The Swedish player underwent surgery on his ankle and broken fibula on Monday, December 22, 2025, local time.
The club have not set a definite timeframe for when he could return although there is hope Isak could play again this season.
"This will be a long injury, for several months. It's a huge disappointment for him and consequently for us," said Arne Slot.
Isak's absence is a big blow for Liverpool, who have already lost Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah, the latter of whom is defending Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
When asked if the club was considering bringing in another striker in the January transfer window, Arne Slot admitted that he hadn't thought about it.
"My first and only thought is about the next two games (against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United). Two difficult games again, two home games, it's very good."
"This is a time for the players we have to do what they have done many times and work hard."
"Not only our players, but also our supporters to help us in the best way to get the results we want in the next two matches."
"Therefore, the available players need to give everything, as do the supporters as usual. That is my focus," said the Dutch coach.
Defender Conor Bradley was also forced off with an injury against Tottenham, while Joe Gomez and Wataru Endo are also out.
"Conor will be 50:50 (for the match against Wolves). He didn't train with us today or tomorrow. On Friday (December 26, 2025), we will see exactly how he is, whether he can be in the squad for the weekend or not."
"Joe won't be available, Wata won't be available. Cody is a bit like Conor," said Arne Slot.
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