Liverpool’s struggles continue this season, with fresh concerns over Alexander Isak’s fitness.
The Swedish forward joined the Reds in a controversial summer transfer from Newcastle United for a British-record £125m after weeks of public unrest at his former club. However, Isak has yet to consistently showcase the world-class performances expected, largely due to ongoing fitness problems.
His injury worries intensified when he was substituted at halftime during the Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt because of a groin issue. He subsequently missed the Brentford game and remains sidelined. Injury analyst Ben Dinnery warned that Liverpool might need to consider a surgical procedure to protect Isak’s long-term health.
Speaking to Escapist Magazine via ECHO, Dinnery said:
> “There may come a point where surgery is needed. Operations are usually aimed at either reducing the risk of re-injury or helping the player return to pre-injury levels. There’s never a guarantee of 100% success, so these decisions aren’t taken lightly. Isak’s current issue is minor, more of a niggle, but he’s being carefully managed.
> “Considering Ekitike’s form and Isak’s disrupted pre-season, it’s unsurprising he might pick up one or two minor injuries during these early months at Liverpool.”
Despite his rocky start, Isak has received backing from former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey. Heskey emphasized the importance of mental resilience, urging the 26-year-old to stay positive and block out external pressures.
On TEAMtalk, Heskey commented:
> “I believe he’ll come good. He must keep his head high and not let setbacks affect him. We’ve seen this with Darwin Nunez—he had to overcome similar challenges with focus and mental strength. Isak needs to stay aggressive, work hard, and keep performing. He will overcome this early dip and adapt to Liverpool’s system.”
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