Nothing appears to be going Liverpool\u2019s way this season, and now an injury expert has added to the concern with an update on Alexander Isak.<\/p>\n
The Swedish striker joined the Reds in a controversial transfer from Newcastle United this summer, sealing a dramatic British-record \u00a3125 million move after weeks of tension at St. James\u2019 Park.<\/p>\n
However, Isak has struggled to consistently hit top form at Anfield, with recurring fitness problems preventing him from finding his rhythm.<\/p>\n
Those concerns deepened when he was taken off at half-time in the Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt due to a groin issue, which also kept him out of the subsequent Brentford match. He remains unavailable for selection.<\/p>\n
Alexander Isak may require surgery<\/p>\n
Injury expert Ben Dinnery has raised fresh concerns, suggesting that Liverpool could eventually need to consider surgery to address the problem properly.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Escapist Magazine via ECHO, Dinnery explained:<\/p>\n
> \u201cIs there maybe a need to go under the knife? There will be a point where they look at that and discuss.<\/p>\n
Surgical intervention is usually done for two reasons: to reduce the risk of re-injury and to help a player return to pre-injury performance levels.<\/p>\n
Of course, no surgery comes with a 100% success rate, which is why such decisions aren\u2019t taken lightly. Isak\u2019s case seems minor \u2014 more of a niggle \u2014 but it\u2019s being managed carefully.<\/p>\n
Considering the form of Ekitike and Isak\u2019s disrupted pre-season, it\u2019s not surprising he\u2019s had these setbacks. Missing key preparation sessions increases the likelihood of early-season injuries.\u201d<\/p>\n
Emile Heskey backs Isak to bounce back<\/p>\n
Despite his tough start, former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has urged patience and offered his backing to Isak, expressing confidence that the 26-year-old will eventually justify his record-breaking price tag.<\/p>\n
Speaking to TEAMtalk, Heskey said:<\/p>\n
> \u201cI think he will come good. He just needs to keep his head up because once you let it get to you, it can affect your confidence.<\/p>\n
We saw it with Darwin N\u00fa\u00f1ez \u2014 before joining Liverpool, he was full of energy and scoring freely, but that spark can fade if your mindset slips.<\/p>\n
Isak needs to stay mentally strong, keep working hard, and maintain his aggression on the pitch. Once he settles into Liverpool\u2019s system, he\u2019ll overcome this rough patch.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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