Alexander Isak may not play once more this season.
That’s the view of talkSPORT’s Gabby Agbonlahor after the Swede suffered a suspected damaged leg in Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Tottenham.
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Isak went down in ache beneath a problem from Spurs defender Micky van de Ven whereas opening the scoring for the Reds on Saturday evening.
talkSPORT understands the £125million British-record signing is ready for a number of months on the sidelines.
Season over?
Nevertheless, Agbonlahor believes Isak’s first season at Anfield may already be over as a result of magnitude of the damage.
“I don’t assume he [Isak] performs once more this season,” the previous Aston Villa striker stated.
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“I simply appeared on the damage, and I’ve seen that occur earlier than, the place his leg obtained tangled. That’s a damaged leg that’s.
“That’s a very long time out, that’s – You don’t at all times come again the identical both.”
Isak has endured a difficult first season on Merseyside following his deadline day transfer from Newcastle.
A restricted pre-season caused by the striker’s determination to go on strike to pressure by a transfer to Anfield finally scuppered his hopes of creating an instantaneous affect in his new environment.
A number of damage layoffs haven’t helped his bid for continuity and Isak’s new setback leaves the reigning Premier League champions in disarray.
The Reds are already with out Mohamed Salah who’s on AFCON obligation with Egypt that means stress can be on summer time signing Hugo Ekitike to offer the targets over the festive interval and past.
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Again in for Bournemouth ace
Isak’s damage may see boss Arne Slot select to dip within the switch marker for an attacking reinforcement in a bid to proceed Liverpool’s latest upturn in type.
And Agbonlahor believes Liverpool may re-enter the race to signal Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo.
The in-form Ghanaian was linked with a transfer to Anfield earlier within the season nonetheless, Manchester United have since entered into the race whereas Manchester Metropolis seem like the frontrunners for his signature.
“I feel now Liverpool may be part of the race for Semenyo,” Agbonlahor stated.
“There’s speak about Man United, Man Metropolis. I don’t know why he’d go to Manchester United. ridiculous take.
“If I’m him, I’m saying, why even message me?”
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Semenyo, who has netted eight targets in 17 video games this season, has a £65m launch clause in his contract that may be activated throughout subsequent month’s switch window leaving golf equipment on excessive alert.
Salah’s Liverpool future
talkSPORT understands that Mo Salah is anticipated to remain at Liverpool past the January switch window.
Sources near Salah consider Isak’s damage means the Premier League champions are extraordinarily unlikely to sanction an exit within the January switch window.
Salah has a mega cash supply to maneuver to the Saudi Professional League that may keep on the desk subsequent summer time.
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Liverpool’s win at Tottenham was their third in a row in all competitions and can be hopeful of breaking into the highest 4 over the festive interval.
The Reds sit fifth within the desk, one level adrift of fourth-place Chelsea with matches towards Wolves, Leeds and Fulham to return over the following fortnight.
