Liverpool do need more of a progressive passer. But is that worth spending so much money on when a Liverpool midfielder also needs to be physically strong and a runner in midfield, someone who can

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has revealed that Reds striker Alexander Isak will miss “a couple of months” of action after breaking his lower leg. The Sweden international had to be taken off the pitch immediately after scoring to goal to put Liverpool 1-0 up against Tottenham at the weekend.

The 26-year-old Isak was in clear distress and did not celebrate his goal after his left leg was caught between the cutting legs of a sliding Micky van de Ven.

Alexander Isak has undergone surgery on the injury that he suffered during Liverpool's win over Tottenham Hotspur. Isak suffered an ankle injury which included a fibula fracture and underwent surgery after having an MRI scan over the weekend.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has admitted he would not hesitate to accept the opportunity to return to Anfield, but insisted he has no desire to replace Arne Slot as manager at this point.

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